« Une (foot) balle dans le pied » par Ara Toranian

For once in a lifetime, I must admit I am in full agreement with nouvelles d'Armenie editorial.

ABDULLAH GUL ARRIVES IN ARMENIA

The press service of the president of Turkey reports that on September 6 Abdullah Gul will arrive in Yerevan on Serge Sargsyan’s invitation to watch the football match Armenia vs. Turkey. "The visit may promote peace and establish a new climate of friendship in the region", the release of the press service holds.
Well, as a Armenian, I must say that this is the last betrayal I will endure from the Armenian state. The Republic of Armenia has lost its honor and credentials to me.

Shame ! Shame on Armenia ! Shame on all Armenians !

"We Are Ready to Talk to Turkey" By SERZH SARGSYAN FROM TODAY'S WALL STREET JOURNAL EUROPE

Must be f** kidding us ? ... Shame ! Shame on us !

Le 23 juin le president Serge sarkissian a rencontré les représentants de la communauté arménienne à Moscou. S’exprimant sur les relations turco-arméniennes il a déclaré « Notre position en la matière est claire : il ne devrait y avoir aucune frontière fermée entre des pays voisins au 21e siècle. La coopération régionale peut être le meilleur moyen pour établir la stabilité. La partie turque suggère de former une commission qui étudierait les faits historiques. Nous ne sommes pas contre établir cette commission, mais seulement quand la frontière entre nos pays sera ouverte. Autrement, cela peut devenir un moyen de prolonger la solution de la question pendant de nombreuses années. Dans l’avenir j’ai l’intention d’entreprendre de nouveaux pas pour normaliser les relations arméno-turques. Le plus probablement, j’inviterai le Président turc Abdullah Gul à Yerevan afin de voir le match entre les équipes nationales de football d’Arménie et de Turquie ».

Enfin ? L'Armenie s'engage dans une politique volontaire pour sauver la diaspora du moyen-orient

"Les autorités arméniennes soutiennent toujours notre communauté dans les situations de catastrophe" a déclaré du rédacteur en chef du journal Azdak basé à Beyrouth Shahan Kandakharyan.

L’aide rendue par la division du Moyen-Orient du Ministère arménien des Affaires Etrangères est un témoignage brillant de cela selon le journaliste.

« L’ambassadeur d’Arménie au Liban, Vahan Ter-Ghevondian, qui a achevé sa mission dans le pays, a été le premier diplomate à être reçu par le nouveau Président [du liban] Michel Suleiman et décoré avec l’ordre suprême du Liban » a-t-il précisé.

« Le 31 mai, les journaux arméniens au Liban publieront une annonce de l’Ambassade d’Arménie disant que tous les Arméniens au Liban peuvent s’adresser à l’Ambassade pour obtenir la citoyenneté arménienne. En recevant la citoyenneté, on accordera aux Arméniens du Liban et des autres états non seulement une aide morale, mais aussi légale » a dit M. Kandakharyan.

How the f*** could we do without you, Vartan ?

Oskanian said in an interview with the Iranian-based Armenian newspaper Huys: "Introduction of dual citizenship institute by Armenia can be only welcomed and assessed as a positive step".
"Such a worldwide-scattered nation as Armenians will have the opportunity to keep constant ties with their motherland at the same time having Armenian citizenship". He said that "at his new stage of independence Armenia must display flexibility, which is one of the national peculiarities".
“We need it to find and produce new resources in order to keep our positions. The part of new resources will come from Armenia, the other part –from the Diaspora.”
Pathetic...just can't stand it...

Iraqi-Armenians on the run

Please check out this article by Lilit Avagyan.
As Armenian just passed law on dual citizenship, I was wondering what the homeland is planning for Iraqi-Armenians.
Will it be like always ? Do they have to consider they have nothing to hope concering any help from the new "old country" ?
Two years ago, Vartan Oskanyan, RA Foreign Ministers, proposed to Iraqi-Armenians to fly to Damas and contact the Armenian Consulate there. He promessed the consulate would "try to help". I am asking: is that a way we to build the Armenian state ?
Armenian should be the homeland of all Armenians around the world, and especially the one who are living tough time in their countries of residence. Shouldn' it ?
P.S: The picture captures Saint Vartan Armenian Apostolic Church in Avzrog, Dahuk Governorate, Iraq

DUAL CITIZENSHIP BILL PASSED IN ARMENIA

The government, after 15 years of independence of Armenia, finally granted us with the eternal right to become citizens of Armenia.

On Tuesday February 27th Armenian Parliament adopted a bill, which supposes introduction of dual citizenship institute in the country. Presenting the bill Minister of Justice David Haroutunian said, according to the document Armenian citizens can admit citizenship of another country, which does not mean that it results in loss of Armenian citizenship. Besides, the minister said the legislative pack regulates issues of granting Armenian citizenship. Particularly, among other things, Armenian citizenship can admit those, who have reached 18 years old able to explain themselves in Armenian after getting introduced with the Constitution of the country; persons who have married with an Armenian citizen, as well as people who have performed exclusive services to Armenia; Armenians by origin.
According to the minister all persons with dual citizenship must informed about it the plenipotentiary body of the government. Otherwise, those who occupy or are trying to occupy certain posts will face criminal punishment, others-administrative fine.
The bill also regulates issues of passing military service of persons with dual citizenship. Particularly, they are freed of military service in Armenia if they have passed military service in other countries for at least 12 months, and alternative service for at least 18 months.
The minister informed that according to the bill persons with dual citizenship can participate in elections on the territory of Armenia. Haroutunian also said the President, Parliamentarians of the National Assembly of RA and members of the Constitutional Court cannot have dual citizenship.