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    GIBRAHAYER
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    online e-newsletter on the WWW



    ALUMNI ACCUSE AGBU CYPRUS MEMBERS FOR ASSISTING SALE OF MELKONIAN
    Gibrahayer - Nicosia Wednesday October 27, 2004:- The Melkonian Cyprus
    Alumni Association released an announcement, calling its members and
    Armenians world-wide not to lose hope and work together against the closure
    of the Melkonian.
    It detailed the multidimensional effort put into effect by the
    association during the course of last year which included lobbying at the
    AGBU CE and Cyprus government level, as well as fund-raising activities.
    The announcement further accused lawyers Nairi Der Arakelian and
    Christos Tryantafillides for working on behalf of the restraining order on
    the sale of the Melkonian buildings. It further accused architect Nazo
    Tavitian for being accomplice and benefiting from the "loot" of the school.
    Finally the announcement accused AGBU veteran members Hratch Manougian
    and AGBU Cyprus President Karekin Costanian in assisting AGBU CE man Gordon
    Anderson.
    The announcement in its entirety can be read in Armenian in the
    documents section of www.savemelkonian.org
    The Melkonian Cyprus Alumni finally calls everyone to support the
    Luncheon/Fundraiser which is being organised by the Cyprus Alumni, that will
    take place on Sunday November 7, 2004 in "Christiana" Restaurant in Alambra.
    Guest of Honour will be Jack Melkonian grand-nephew of Garabed Melkonian.



    ARMENIAN GAY & LESBIAN ASSOCIATION DEMANDS COUNCIL OF EUROPE TO PUT PRESSURE
    ON ARMENIA
    AGLA Press release - Paris -: The Armenian Gay and Lesbian Association
    (AGLA) has demanded from the Council of Europe to put pressure on the
    Armenian authorities in order to thwart the rise of homophobia in Armenia.
    AGLA said that authorities and media have organised an ugly campaign of
    "witch-hunting" and incitement of hatred toward gays.
    Last month, Armen Avetisyan, leader of the Uni on of Armenian
    Aryans - a fringe nationalistic political group - announced that he has
    photographs and videotape evidence that certain ministers, Members of
    Parliament, and high ranking officials are homosexual. Avetisyan says he
    will release a list of names before the end of the year.
    "Our main goal is to clear up a list of ministers and deputies so
    that they would not only hand in their resignations but also be exiled from
    the republic," Avetisyan says.
    While his threats are outrageous, the controversy has nonetheless
    revealed anger and attitudes of hatred toward gays by officials and their
    politica l opponents. With its hateful rhetoric, the Armenian political
    establishment has ignored Council of Europe (CoE) regulations stipulating
    that gays, like other minorities, be assured civil rights. Armenia is a
    member of the Council since 2001. At various press conferences and in
    interviews in the National Assembly, Members of Parliament have mostly
    agreed that homosexuals should not be allowed to govern or make laws. Deputy
    Emma Khudabashyan was particularly imaginative in her denigration of the
    presumed gay ministers and MPs.
    "After publicizing the names these deputies must be seated backwards
    on donkeys, their faces blackened with soot and they must be taken for a
    ride in their electoral districts so that those who elected them, could spit
    in their face," she suggested.
    Former presidential candidate Artashes Geghamyan has used the
    controversy as an opportunity for general slander of the Government. "There
    are not only homosexuals in our Executive Branch, but drug-addicts and
    gambling ministers as well," he said.
    Garnik Isagulyan, President.s National Security adviser, told the
    media that if the claims are true, the "appropriate measures will be taken".
    He also declared that if MPs or ministers are revealed as homosexual then
    "they must immediately hand in their resignations."
    Association AGLA France, uniting gay, lesbian, bisexual and
    trans-gender Armenians of France, expresses its consternation b y the
    hateful rhetoric of the Armenian officials and politicians and demand the
    condemnation of homophobia by the President and Government of the Republic
    and ask them to initiate legislative acts punishing the incitement of hatred
    based on the sexual orientation. They finally ask the Council of Europe to
    put pressure on the Armenian authorities in order to thwart the
    discrimination of gays.

    Related links: www.armenianow.com/eng/?go=pub&id=121 ,
    http://www.agla.info

    TATIANA'S CORNER
    The above space will be reserved for local artist Tatiana Ferahian's comic
    strips which are amalgamations of Armenian-Cypriot social commentaries,
    painted with her usual wry and ironic humour, to stimulate and encourage
    awareness and interest toward our community's everyday happenings.


    NEWS IN BRIEF
    * Futsal Champions Ararat AGBU are back from Europe having collected three
    losses in three matches as follows:Elpozo (Spain) - Ararat 10-1, Marlene
    (Holland)- Ararat 5-3, Karaka (Bosnia Herzegovina) - Ararat 8-7. Meanwhile
    the Cyprus Championship has begun and on October 23 Ararat defeated
    Livadiakos 7-1.
    * Turkey have defeated Armenia 2-1 in UEFA's Under 17 Championships on
    October 19. All results at:
    http://www.uefa.com/Competitions/Under17/FixturesResults/index.html
    * On Friday morning His Holiness Aram I Catholicos of Cilicia, met in the
    Patriarchate of Alexandria, Egypt wi th the newly elected Patriarch
    Theodoros II, of the Greek Orthodox See of Alexandria.
    * President Robert Kocharian arrived in Georgia for an official three-day
    visit on Friday, and immediately met with his Georgian counterpart Mikhail
    Saakashvili.
    * Maro Gorky, daughter of famed abstract-expressionist founder Arshile
    Gorky, will make her first US solo show debut in Los Angeles in early
    December.
    * Los Angeles Daily News reports that police believe that Russian-Armenian
    Edvin Isagulyan was killed as a result of a war between two organized-crime
    families.


    DVD OF THE WEEK - DAGAVEEN
    Sireliner,
    I want to thank you for all the support you have given me during the
    Dagaveen run. It meant a lot to me. For those who missed the show, this is
    your chance to see it. Dagaveen has finally been released on DVD and VHS!
    Dagaveen was taped live, at Rococo in Pasadena, where I performed for over
    four months. It.s structure is very close to my previous monologues Yevaylen
    and Nayev, with more personal stories, along with meditations on being an
    Armenian in America and finally about the importance of laughter.
    This is the first time we have produced DVDs along with the videos.
    Dagaveen is performed in Armenian. Its one hour and twenty minutes long
    and is directed by my friend Ara Madzounian.
    Along with the monologue, a 10 minute candid interview is also included.
    The DVDs and videos are available at most Armenian bookstores in California.
    It can also be purchased via email at [email protected], my website
    VaheBerberian.com or by calling Christina at (818)981-6725.
    Once again, thank you for your support and remember, laughter is the fiber
    in the diet of your soul.
    Sirov, Vahe Berberian
    For updates and information visit www.VaheBerberian.com


    SUPPORT HAY TAD ACTIVITIES IN CYPRUS
    To support its political activities, The Armenian National Committee of
    Cyprus has organised a raffle, participants of which will have the
    opportunity to win Armenian Commemorative Coins depicting themes from
    ancient Armenian history. A block costs £50.00 ($100 for our international
    readers).
    Your support will enable the local chapter of our enthusiastic political
    action group to materialise its multidimensional political agenda, in
    promoting Hay Tad activities both in Cyprus and in Europe.
    You can make your contribution to the following account:
    Armenian National Committee of Cyprus
    P.O.Box 21171 - Nicosia 1503 - Cyprus
    Hellenic Bank: account Number 122-01-039699-01
    IBAN: CY88 0050 0122 0001 2201 0396 9901


    g i b r a h a y c a l e n d a r

    * ARMENIAN NIGHT on Wednesday 27 October, 8:00 p.m , Larnaca Armenian
    Club. Live Armenian Music, dancing & a lot of fun. Delicious Food and all
    inclusive drinks 6 CYP & 3 CYP for children. Last minute sign ups at Mihran
    Boyadjian on 99372274
    * Marie Louise Kouyoumdjian sings @ Champs on Friday and every Fr iday
    starting from October 29 at 9:30 p.m. For reservations call 22873888.
    * AYMA Food Bazaar on Sunday November 7, 2004. Traditional Armenian food
    and delicacies just like our grandparents used to prepare them! The Food
    Gates open at 12:00 noon and nothing will be served before that time.
    * Jashgerouyt / Khraghjank at AYMA Saturday November 13, 2004, at 8:30
    p.m. Sign up with the members of the committee. Limited seats.
    * Armenian Relief Society "Sosse" Chapter Fund Raising Tea for the ARS
    Armen ia Projects on Sunday 28 November, 2004 at The Holiday Inn Hotel at
    4:00 p.m. Handicraft, Lebanese cookies and home made delicacies on sale.
    Proceeds to the "Sosse" Kindergarten of Stepanakert - Republic of Karabagh.
    * Melkonian Cyprus Alumni Banquet.Sunday, November 7, 2004 - 1pm
    "Christiana" Reception Hall, Alambra. Guest of Honour: Jack R. Melkonian,
    grand-nephew of Garabed Melkonian. CYP 15.00 adults / CYP 5.00 students and
    children. Prizes included on entrance ticket and raffle tickets. Contact
    names for reservations to be announced. Directions to "Christiana" and
    convoys will be arranged. All are welcome.
    * California Melkonian Alumni Dinner banquet Oct. 30, 2004. "Brandview
    Collections, 109 E. Harvard Street Glendale. Tickets at $50 per person which
    you can reserve by ringing Janet on(818)2621266 or Raffi on(951)4539917
    * AYF Badanegan Miaoutian get-togethers have begun and will continue every
    Saturday at 4:00 p.m. at AYMA. Contact Vartoog Karageulian on 24-659245.
    * AYMA Chicco Football practices have begun and are taking place every
    Friday from 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. for children starting from the age of 7.
    Contact Krikor Mahdessian on 99650897.
    * AYMA Table Tennis practices have also begun and will continue every
    Saturday from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m under the expert guidance of ex-Cyprus
    Champion Sirvart Costanian. Classes and practice session for all ages.
    * AYMA Football team practices are taking place every Tuesday and Thursday
    at 9:00 p.m. A.Y.M.A. will be participating in the Second Division Amateur
    Football League and will be bidding for the Championship Title and
    subsequent promotion to Division One. The Championship begins on Saturday
    November 20, 2004.
    * A.G.B.U Women's Auxiliary Body. Armenian Food Bazaar. Sunday 14
    November, 2004 starting from 12:00 lunch time at AGBU club premises.
    * Bible Study Group Organised by The Armenian Prelature of Cyprus. The
    Group got together on Wednesday 13 October 2004, at the Sourp Asdvadzadzin
    Church on Armenia street, Nicosia. To receive further details please call
    Elise at the Prelature office on 22 493560 or email [email protected]
    * This October the Pharos Trust, in cooperation with the Brazilian
    Consulate, is proud to present a month of Brazilian Culture in Nicosia.
    Through film, photography, literature, music and performance art, the Trust
    offers audiences in Cyprus rare opportunities to experience the spirit,
    history, culture and diversity of this vast and unique country. You can
    subscribe to receive the e-newsletter of The Pharos Trust at
    http://pharostrust.cyprusnewsletter.com
    * AYMA Annual Ball at Hilton Park on January 8, 2004 featuring ANDRE.
    Reservations a MUST! Book early.
    * If you happen to be in London on Friday, 12th November don't miss this
    Back to Hye Skool Party. Time: 8pm-1am. Venue: The ultra-hip & funky
    Babushka 41 Tavistock Crescent, Notting Hill, W11 1AD. Tix:£5 before
    10:30pm, £7 after, Age: Strictly 18+ (No ID? No HYE party) Tube:Westbourne
    Park (Hammersmith & City) - 1 min walk Notting Hill Gate (Central, District
    & Circle) - 5 min ride (#27, 28 & 328 buses on Pembridge Road opposite
    WHSmith outside station). Music:DJ Josey Kray & FBI Squad playing old skool
    tunes, as well as the freshest tracks, Armenian and more. Xtra: Quality
    prizes for the best dressed skool boy and skool girl. New surprises in store
    for all. Contact: Raffi 07958 137 702, John 07961 166 969 [email protected]
    * Armenian Radio Hour on The Cyprus Broadcasting Corporation can be heard
    via real audio on www.cybc.com.cy . Broadcast times 17:00-18:00 local Cyprus
    time (14:00-15:00 GMT) News bulletins at 17:15 local time on Sundays,
    Tuesdays, Fridays. Armenian Cypriots can also tune in on the following radio
    frequencies 91.1 FM (Mount Olympus - for Nicosia listeners) 94.2 FM
    (Paralimni/Protaras/Agia Napa) 92.4 FM (Larnaca) 96.5 FM (Paphos).
    * The Armenian Prelature announces that the next permit for the Armenian
    Cemetery visitation at Ayios Dhometios on the Green line, is scheduled for
    Sunday 7 November, 2004.
    * Every Wednesday from 7-8 p.m. (Cyprus time +2 GMT) on CyBC's Trito,
    Puzant Nadjarian presents the "History of the Blues". You can also hear it
    on Real Audio from the Internet edition of CyBC on www.cybc.com.cy. A repeat
    program can also be heard seven hours later at 2:00 a.m. local time.
    * Listen to Hairenik Association's online Armenian Radio Station.A variety
    of Armenian music online, 24 hours a day, combined with news and other
    interesting information about the Armenian community in the US, Armenia,
    Artsakh, Javakhk and the Armenian Diaspora.
    Launch Hairenik Radio in your preferred Player
    24 hours of non-stop Armenian music and programs on the internet
    . . . . . News . . . . . ANC hour . . . . . Song dedications . . . . . Youth
    discussions . . . . . Game Shows . . . . . Interviews . . . . . Religious
    programs . . . . . Cultural programs . . . . . History . . . . .


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