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ARMENIANS IN CYPRUS PREPARE TO COMMEMORATE THE 99th ANNIVERSARY
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SIPAN, NANOR AND ANI DANCE ENSEMBLES
SHINE AT HAMAZKAYIN'S MAY 20 SHOW
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GIBRAHAYER MARCH ON THE 102nd ANNIVERSARY OF THE ARMENIAN GENOCIDE
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| Sourp Asdvadzadzin Church Choir singing Της δικαιοσύνης ήλιε νοητέ click here |
| Cycling event in memory of the Armenian Genocide victims click here |
Message from member if the European Parliament Dr. Eleni Theocharous click here
April 24 Genocide march on Armenia street in Nicosia click here, Video 2, Video 3 |
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TWO ARMENIANS QUALIFY IN THE
FINALS OF EUROVISION 2017
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Listen to Hovig and Artsvik in the Finals of Eurovision 2017
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COUNCIL OF EUROPE MEETING
BRINGS ARMENIAN FM EDWARD NALBANDIAN TO CYPRUS
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| Cyprus concluded its chairmanship of the Committee of Ministers of the Council of Europe on a high note on Friday by inviting signatories and ratification of a convention for the protection of cultural heritage to combat the trafficking of antiquities and cultural property. Co-signing the "Nicosia Convention" were Armenia, Greece, Portugal, San Marino and Mexico paving the way, for its implementation once it is ratified by five national parliaments. |
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During his visit Foreign Minister Nalbandian addressed the gathering of Ministers and
co-signed the "Nicosia Convention".
During his short stay he also met with the representative of ARF Dashnaktsoutiun in Cyprus, Simon Aynedjian.
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Related stories in Aztag Daily, Artsakank Cyprus and ARFD
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SIMON AYNEDJIAN'S INTERVIEW
ON WWW.DIPLOMAT.AM
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Turkish "security" forces in action:
Cyprus 1996 / USA 2017
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Unfortunately the list is much longer...
Over the years, successive Turkish governments have exhibited that they neither fancy protesters nor ideas that are different than, to theirs. |
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In Cyprus in 1996 - click here
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In the United States in 2017 - click here
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FRENCH OIL GIANT TOTAL
BEGIN DRILLING IN JULY
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French oil giant Total has announced their plans to start exploratory drilling off the coast of Cyprus during the first two weeks of July, as Total has signed a contract to explore and divide production in Blocks 6 and 8 within the Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) of Cyprus.
The company also announced that in 2018 it is planning to start drilling in Block 6. |
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INAUGURATION OF GENOCIDE
PARK IN PAPHOS ON 30 APRIL
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Paphos community leader Vartan Mkhitaryan, Armenian MP Vartkes Mahdessian, Archbishop Khoren Toghramadjian, Republican Party Parliamentary faction representative Vahram Baghdasaryan and Mayor of Paphos Phedon Phedonos.
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To watch the unveiling of the Khachkar click here
To watch Archbishop Khoren Toghramadjian's speech click here |
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| Top class. The Sipan girls of Hamazkayin moments before they took the Paphos stage. |
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Homenetmen and Paphos Scouts in a memorable picture on a memorable day.
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Hamazkayin's "Ani" Dance Ensemble performing in their home town.
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Hamazkayin's "Sipan" Dance Ensemble performing in Paphos.
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VISIT ARTSAKANK www.artsakank.com.cy
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Established in 1981, now in its 36th year, Artsakank newspaper brings to
your home free of charge, Armenian news and happenings, promoting
and protecting at the same time the western Armenian language
through the volunteer work of dedicated editors.
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www.artsakank.com.cy
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View it here, save it on your favourites and visit it for
daily updates in Armenian and English
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| News in Brief |
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 ► The Melco-Hard Rock casino consortium was given the green light to build the first of five casinos by the Cypriot government. The development will include 1,000 slot machines, 100 gaming tables and a 500 room Hard Rock branded hotel resort. Additional casino developments are planned for the districts of Larnaca, Famagusta, Paphos and in the Cypriot capital Nicosia. The completed casino development will attract an additional 300,000 tourists a year and create over 4,000 jobs.
► The Texas House of Representatives unanimously passed House Resolution 191, titled “Recognizing the Armenian Genocide,” on Friday, thus making The Lone Star State the 46th state in the US to officially classify and commemorate the 1915-1923 annihilation of Ottoman Turkey’s indigenous Christian Armenian community as genocide.
► In the ITF Cyprus Seniors Cup G2 2017 Finals that took place in Larnaca on Saturday 6 May 2017, former Cyprus number 1 Haig Ashdjian defeated Benedetto Vellucci No 20 in the world 2-6, 6-2, 6-4 in the men's singles +65 category.
► On Wednesday evening, Henrikh Mkhitaryan's goal helped Manchester United win the Europa League trophy and secure a Champions League spot.
► Antranik Ashdjian Jr. and Mikela Aynedjian both won Silver in Long Jump and 600 meters in the Pancyprian High School Games that took place at GSP stadium in Nicosia in May.
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► Saturday 27 May at 18:30- May 28 Armenian independence celebrations in Cyprus at Homenetmen - AYMA. (details above). To sign up for the khrakhjank to follow, call Sevag Gurunlian on 99202923.
► Saturday 3 June - Kebab night on Champions League Final at Homenetmen - AYMA.
► Wednesday 7 June at 6:30 pm - Nareg Elementary Schools Marzahantes.
► Thursday 8 June at 6:00 pm - Annual AGM of Armenian Relief Society (HOM) Cyprus "Sosse" Chapter at Homenetmen - AYMA.
► Wednesday 14 June at 5:00 pm - Nareg School Kindergarten Graduation ceremony
► Wednesday 21 June at 6:30 pm - Nareg Elementary Graduation ceremony.
► Monday 26 June from 17:30 – 19:30 - Reception for Armenian graduates by the Armenian representative at his residence.
► June 26 - July 28 - Summer school for further details contact Nareg Elementary School Nicosia, 22422218.
► Friday 30 June at 8:00 pm - Annual General Meeting of the "Oshagan" chapter of Hamazkayin Cultural and Educational Association of Cyprus.
► 9-14 July - Homenetmen - AYMA Scouts annual camp at Ayii Vavatsinias.
► Sunday 23 July - Khanasor anniversary commemorated by ARF Dashnaktsoutiun Cyprus Gomideh and affiliate organisations at Troodos.
► Sunday 13-Sunday 20 August - AYF Camp in Troodos. Final dates to be announced shortly.
► August - Open day for parents and community members, lunch and closing ceremony of AYF Camp in Troodos. Final dates to be announced shortly.
► Sunday 8 October - Homenetmen - AYMA Food Bazaar.
► Friday 3 November - Kravvadz Or by the Representative's Office - Details to follow.
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HOMENETMEN - AYMA TEAM HEADING FOR ARMENIA
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It is our pleasure to announce that Homenetmen AYMA Cyprus will be participating in the 10th Pan-Homenetmen games that will take place in Armenia during July 20-29, 2017. Fundraising events and more details will follow soon.
During the 9th Pan-Homenetmen games in 2013, our 16 year old athlete Edmond Aynedjian, won the Bronze medal in tennis in the Men's Singles event.
Almost 1200 athletes will be participating in the games from Australia, Middle East, Russia, Europe, North & South America. The games are a tradition, whereby hundreds of Homenetmen’s youth from around the world assemble to meet, compete and strengthen their Armenian spirit and identity, and takes place every four years in Armenia, where Homenetmen has a functional presence and a well-organized chapter.
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SUPPORT GIBRAHAYER E-MAGAZINE
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Nicosia, Friday 26 May, 2017
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Last month we reached 18,000 Fans on Facebook and with your support we have been alive for 18 years. To ensure continuity of Gibrahayer E-Magazine's website and social media platform, you can make a contribution the following account:
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IN MAY 2017 GIBRAHAYER E-MAGAZINE RECORDED
AN ALL-TIME HIGH FACEBOOK ACTIVITY
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Get ready for AYF panagoum 2017
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