7 minutes of Armenia coverage in Transcaucasian Telegraph’s Jul/15/2024 edition.
11/yo Karlen Aghabekyan from Nagorno-Karabakh was wounded in the foot by Azerbaijani fire during the ethnic cleansing in 2023
Context: Azerbaijan launched a partial blockade of Nagorno-Karabakh starting December 2022, and turned it into a full blockade in 2023, forcing the ethnic Armenian population to starve and frantically search for food, water, and electricity. Groups of residents gathered near the Russian peacekeeping base to receive food rations. Others gathered in hotels near the capital Stepanakert’s main square, waiting for an opportunity to escape to Armenia.
THE MAN: A bus arrived with bread so I went to get food. Upon returning, I noticed that grandpa was feeling unwell. I asked mom what was wrong. She just said grandpa was not feeling good. I told her I was going outside to ride a bicycle for a while; I didn’t want to tell her that I was actually going after the Red Cross. I approached the Red Cross doctors, it was crowded, they didn’t hear me. When they began to leave, I started to ride my bike after them.
REPORTER: Why?
THE MAN: To ask them to help grandpa. I rode the bike until I reached the [We Are Our Mountains] monument [minutes away from Stepanakert]where I saw 2 Azerbaijani cars with "THE" license plates. I decided to turn back, thinking the Red Cross would eventually return. As I turned back, I heard an explosion and felt my foot slightly burn. I kept riding until it became painful and began to sting sharply. I sat down, took off the shoe, and saw blood. That’s when it became very painful. My friend was nearby. He lifted me and took me to the parliament building, where they washed it with cold water and poured spirit on it. They applied honey to stop the bleeding and bandaged it. It was very painful. My friend took me to our room at the Armenia Hotel [the fleeing residents were sheltering in hotels]. Grandpa was still feeling bad. I laid down and fell asleep. I woke up to grandpa being taken away on stretchers. I asked mom where they were taking him, and she said "hospital". She didn’t want to tell me he was dead.
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Azerbaijan’s main opposition party boycotts the upcoming parliamentary selections
The Popular Front Party won’t participate in the snap parliamentary selections scheduled for September 1, citing the atmosphere of injustice, hundreds of political prisoners, lack of freedom of assembly, and the election commissions being under the full control of the Aliyev regime. "No independent observers are allowed to observe the elections and there is no free competition in the elections. "
Armenia and USAID program sign memorandum to support Nagorno-Karabakh refugees
The Labor Ministry of Armenia and CNFA, a company funded by USAID, signed a document aimed at effective implementation of the project designed to provide housing for Nagorno-Karabakh refugees.
YEREVAN: At present, the Armenian government is implementing long-term plans to provide housing and economic integration for the forcibly displaced persons from Nagorno-Karabakh. We consider the signing of this memorandum important for this stage, which will ensure sustainability and more effective implementation of the ongoing projects. //
The details of the $2 billion refugee housing program by the Government can be found in May 16 telegraph.
deputy foreign minister of the United States met with civil society leaders in Armenia
Day 2 of Uzra Zeya’s trip to Armenia. During the meeting, they discussed human rights, fighting corruption, and promoting freedom of the press, based on common democratic values.
Armenian parliament MPs invited a feminist organization to discuss women’s participation in politics and civil life
A group of ruling party MPs invited the Women’s Rights House NGO and a group of women and girls to parliament. The head of the NGO thanked for the "effective discussion" and noted that many important topics were discussed.
The NGO is implementing a program, with the help of the National Endowment for Democracy (NED), to increase female participation in politics, local governance, and civil life.
PM Pashinyan hosted Damon Wilson, the President of the National Endowment for Democracy, to discuss the strengthening of democratic institutions in Armenia.
Foreign Minister Mirzoyan visits Washington to participate in UN’s forum on sustainable economic development, social inclusion, and environmental protection
Bilateral meetings are also planned within the framework of the visit to the UN’s "Sustainable Development Agenda" forum.
Armenia and United States launch "Eagle Partner" military exercises: VIDEO
It’s taking place in Yerevan’s Vazgen Sargsyan Military Academy. The opening ceremony was attended by MOD Papikyan and Ambassador Kvien.
YEREVAN: We highly value this cooperation, which is aimed at enhancing the level of interoperability between units participating in international peacekeeping missions within the framework of peacekeeping operations. //
Azerbaijani embassy resumes activities in Tehran
… in a new address. The ambassador and the staff have returned.
Georgia’s ruling party continues to slip
Some top officials claimed that the "Global War Party"a so-called secret group of world elites seeking to drag Georgia into war, was responsible for the assassination attempt on Donald Trump.
Northern Leaf Fall
H1 released a short video report about the alleged terror plot uncovered by authorities last year. The video shows the suspects’ residences, guns, explosives, etc. They were allegedly planning to attack state buildings, use explosives attached to drones to blow up cars, etc.
Context in November 2 telegraph.
Armenia’s richest man and former political leader Gagik Tsarukyan says Armenia should strengthen ties with Russia
During a meeting with a group of refugees from Nagorno-Karabakh, Tsarukyan said Armenia needs internal unity and stronger ties with Russia.
Armenian authorities arrest (and release) a Russian teacher at the request of Russian authorities
Natalya Taranushenko, 65, is wanted by Russian authorities for "spreading fakes" about the Russian army in Ukraine, an article commonly used by the Russian regime to suppress dissent.
Taranushenko allegedly shared with her students materials about the Russian army’s war crimes in Ukraine during a school subject called "Lessons in kindness."
Taranushenko was automatically detained by Armenian authorities at the airport, at the request of Russia, but was subsequently released under the condition she won’t leave Armenia. In an interview with the Russian opposition television channel TV Rain, Taranushenko said the Armenian officers were kind to her and approached her with understanding. The Armenian court will decide how to proceed.
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weekend recap
• PM Pashinyan visited Berlin to watch the Euro 2024 finale. He uploaded a video of him and the first lady watching the match: video,
• Pashinyan met the President of UEFA and discussed the development of soccer in Armenia and the recent decision by Armenia and Georgia to jointly apply to host the 2029 World Youth Championship. source,
• Rescuers used a drone to remind Sevan beachgoers in multiple languages about safety: video,
• Spinning Fest was organized in front of Yerevan’s Moskva Cinema. Dozens of residents exercised on stationary bikes. video,
• Pashinyan was filmed riding a bicycle in Berlin: video,
Armenian farmer says he saves 75% water by switching to drip irrigation and a new fertilizer delivery system: VIDEO
The large hail in May has caused significant damage to apricot trees; expect higher prices this year. The frequent rains, which lasted 18 days, also obstructed the pollination process.
OFFICIAL: The province [presumably Armavir] has 12,200 hectares of orchards, of which 5,200 are apricots. We were expecting up to 55,000 tons of apricot this year but the new estimate is up to 45,000. //
Another farmer in Ararat showed his new drip irrigation system.
power grid operator scrambles to remedy the consequences of a fire that causes regular outages for a third of residents in a central district of Yerevan
The ՀԷՑ says there was a major fire at the "Yerevan HPP 1:" power plant operated by the International Energy Corporation CJSC. The repairs are expected to last until August 10 [i.e. you are fucked, blow yourself instead of using AC].
This plant served 30% of Kentron and 20% of Arabkir. The load had to be redistributed to other substations of the company [proof that communism and redistribution never works]. Due to the design of the backup system and the way the power lines are used, the duration of outages for residents and the time it takes to fix the issue will take longer than usual.
ՀԷՑ says its agents are working 24/7 and its 1-80 hotline is currently overloaded with calls.
These power outages are also affecting traffic lights, causing massive jams.
Masrik-1, the largest solar farm in Armenia, is under construction in Gegharkunik province: VIDEO
130 hectares, built by Armenian company Shtigen which employs hundreds of workers, including locals from the Mets Masrik community. The construction began in November 2023.
"Masrik-1" solar photovoltaic power plant construction project is implemented by consortium of companies "Photovatio Renewable Ventures" B.V. (Fotowatio Renewable Ventures B.V., FRV) (Netherlands) – " FSL Solar S.L." (Kingdom of Spain).
The 62 MW farm with its 115,000 solar panels will power 20,000 households and prevent the emission of 54,000 tons of carbon dioxide annually.
the winners of the Golden Apricot 2024 Film Festival
International Feature Film: The Gospel According to Ciretta, by Caroline von der Tann
Regional Competition: We Are Inside, by Farah Kassem
FIPRESCI Award: There Was, There Was Not, by Emily Mkrtichian
new medical center opens in the village of Dsegh
Will serve the nearby 4,000 residents.
here is the list of violations the road police discovered in Yerevan last week alone
4044 violations
141 drunk
237 no driver’s license
462 no seat belt
77 no insurance
120 no tech inspection
64 broken lights
433 illegal window tint
275 smoking while driving
155 on the phone while driving
148 pedestrians jaywalking
1793 other
65 people arrested
234 vehicles impounded
Armenia’s U16 basketball team defeats Azerbaijan, wins bronze in European C division
The female team defeated Georgia and finished 5th.
Armenia’s Hayk Martirosyan is the winner of the Biel Chess Festival 2024 rapid chess
It was held in Switzerland.
… Martirosyan finished 2nd in the Fischer chess tournament
It was held within the framework of the Biel Chess Festival.
US-based humanitarian Paros Foundation donates a house to a refugee family from Nagorno-Karabakh: VIDEO
Sedrak Hasanyan’s family with 5 kids has settled in Geghamasar. Paros purchased, renovated, and equipped the house before handing over the keys.
Another 2 apartments are underway in Geghamasar. Tens of others were donated earlier in Mets Masrik.
US-based Armenian Martyrs’ Congregational Church donates manuscripts to Matenadaran: PHOTO
Its representatives Vigen and Jeannette Keshishians met Armenia’s Ambassador Makunts to transfer the valuable scripts.
The Armenian Martyrs’ Congregational Church, in turn, had received them as a gift from Robert Tucker. The latter served as a missionary in Turkey in the 1960s. He purchased the manuscripts from a local antique shop.
Azerbaijani army fired at 11-year-old child from Nagorno-Karabakh during the hunger blockade and ethnic cleansing in 2023: Testimony \ US officials & programs in Armenia \ Refugee housing \ Power outages \ Big solar farm \ Chess & basketball; Bike rides & exercise \ Beach drones \ Gago \ …
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>here is the list of violations the road police discovered in Yerevan last week alone
>462 no seat belt
Are those police numbers not wearing seatbelts? If they actually monitored the people they’d get 10,000 per day.
> 4044 violations
out of 4044 cars inspected, right? Right?
… speaking of which, 4044 is a nice little bar on Parpetsi st, highly recommended.