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    GIBRAHAYER
    e-newsletter
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    http: //gibrahayer.cyprusnewsletter.com

    ARMENIAN MEDIEVAL BOAT ARRIVES TO CYPRUS

    Thursday September 9, 2004. Gibrahayer: - Following the ancient sea routes of

    Armenian trade vessels the Armenian medieval sailing boat "Kilikia" anchored
    at
    Larnaca port. The 16-man crew - accompanied by Karabagh liberation activist
    Zori Balayian - were greeted by the Armenian community of Cyprus who held a
    special ceremony/reception last Tuesday September 6, 2004.

    In his welcoming speech, Armenian representative in the Cyprus House of
    Representatives Bedros Kalaydjian - after giving a brief history of the ship
    and its mission, to the Greek Cypriot guests and degnitaries - noted the
    importance o f the voyage and highlighted the common paths and common
    tragedies
    experienced between the people of Cyprus and Armenia during their turbulent
    history.

    Our representative Bedros Kalaydjian, presented the captain of the ship Garen

    Balayian -  a certified captain - with a memento. According to Cypriot custom

    given to visiting ships, the crew of "Kilikia" sailing boat was also
    presented
    by Cypriot red wine and dry fruit.

    The captain of the ship in turn presented Kalaydjian with a replica of the
    ship
    engraved on black marble, sailing on Lake Sevan while activist Zori Balayian
    thanked and addressed the gathered.

    "Kilikia" arrived in Larnaca from the Aegean sea and will be heading to
    Beirut,
    Tartus (Syria) with its eventual destination being Venice.

    Members of the crew, the captain and Zori Balayian were guests of the
    Armenian
    community at a dinner that was held on Wednesday at a restaurant in Larnaca.

    They a lso visited The Armenian Church, the Melkonian and had meetings with
    representatives of Armenian organisations in Nicosia.

    "Kilikia" left our island yesterday.

    Images of this memorable visit can be viewed at the following
    link:http://share.shutterfly.com/osi.jsp?i=EeANmLJu4ZtGrEfA

    You can view the following two websites about "Kilikia" at: www.ayasclub.com
    ,
    www.cilicia.de


    CAMPAIGN TO SAVE MELKONIAN ENTERS NEW PHASE

    Nicosia, September 6, 2004: Representatives of the worldwide Melkonian Alumni

    met in London on Friday, September 3, 2004, and agreed to take joint action
    to
    challenge and prevent the implementation of the AGBU Central Boardâ^À^Ùs
    decision

    to close the Melkonian Educational Institute in June 2005.
         Taking part in the meeting were Alumni representatives from Cyprus, the
    U.K., the U.S., Canada and Lebanon.
         Joining the meeting was Jack. R. Melkonian, representing the family of
    schoolâ^À^Ùs founders, Krikor and Garabed Melkonian, who ag reed on the joint
    strategic and legal action to be taken, on the advice of the legal counsel
    hired by the umbrella organisation, the Melkonian Alumni and Friends, who was

    also present at the meeting.
         In addition, expert legal advice was presented from law experts in
    Cyprus
    on further action to be pursued in Cyprus and other jurisdictions.
         The meeting concluded by expressing its sincere gratitude to the
    Government of the Republic of Cyprus for its warm hospitality and assistance
    it
    has provided and continues to provide to the Melkonian Educational Institute
    and the greater family of past and present Melkonian students.




    WHO KILLED TURKISH DIPLOMAT?
    22-YEAR HUNT FOR ASSASSIN
    By Laura Czekaj, Ottawa Sun Thursday Final Edition

         Someone knows who committed the cold-blooded murder of a Turkish
    military
    attache in Ottawa 22 years ago tomorrow.
         The question is whether the passage of time will give that person the
    courage to come forward.
         "Hopefully some day we will get something solid to follow up on," said
    RCMP Sgt. Andre Bigras.
         Until then, the RCMP will continue to search for the killer of Col.
    Atilla
    Altikat, who was shot to death on Aug. 27, 1982, as he sat in his car st
    opped
    at a red light on the Ottawa River Pkwy. at Island Park Dr. The gunman
    conducted the brazen killing in plain view of other motorists and disappeared

    without a trace.

    HISTORICAL FEUD
         "It was something you don't expect to see in Canada," Bigras said about
    the assassination.
         The Justice Commandos of the Armenian Genocide claimed responsibility
    for
    the killing - another violent act in the longstanding feud between Turks and
    Armenians.
         "These attacks caused by Armenians were a result of passing hate from
    generation to generation," said Dr. Kevser Taymaz, a representative of the
    Federation of Canadian Turkish Associations.
         "Both sides lost lives and what we want is to commemorate those lives
    together."
         Armenians say the Turkish government of the Ottoman Empire carried out
    genocide on the Armenian minority in Turkey from 1915-1916 and 1922-23.
         They say the massacre of more than a million Armenians was systematic
    and
    repeated to eliminate the Armenian minority and create space for Turkish
    development.

    COMMEMORATION
         Each year, Turkish mourners commemorate the anniversary of Altikat's
    assassination in Ottawa by gathering at the intersection where he was gunned
    down. "We want to remind people that ... we should raise our children with
    tolerance and understanding" said Taymaz.



    SARGIS SARGSIAN LOSES TO ANDRE AGASSI AT THE FOURTH ROUND OF THE U.S. OPEN

    Monday September 5, 2004 Gibrahayer: - Sargis Sargsian's dramatic marathon
    run
    in the US Open came to an end against his practice partner Andre Agassi. He
    lost to him 6-3, 6-2, 6-2 in ninety minutes.
         Sargsian had already run out of steam even before the match against
    Agassi
    began, having played more than 13 sets and ten hours to get to the fourth
    round.
         In round one he beat Alex Corretja of Spain 2-6, 6-4, 6-0, 6-1 after
    which
    he defeated the 2004 Olympic Champion Chilean seed 10 Nicolas Massu 6-7, 6-4,
    3-
    6, 7-6, 6-4. His third round match against Paul-Henri M athieu of France -
    the
    second longest in US Open history at five hours and eight minutes - was a
    thriller which produced five break points for Saragisian in the fifth set and

    two match points for Mathieu before Sargsian could cheer in front of a strong

    Armenian crowd waving the Armenian tricolour.

    CD OF THE WEEK -  NEAR EASTERN RIDE

    Ara Topouzian, Dick Barsamian and other superb Armenian musicians have, in
    their latest recording, Near Eastern Ride, surpassed the expectations of even

    the most discriminating listener. They have integrated their unique talents
    to
    create a collection of traditional Armenian songs / dances that make you jump

    up and dance.
    Each piece is a musical gem that, in its own distinct way, reflects the
    brilliance of the ensemble, so savor this album; kick-back, turn up the
    volume
    and take the ride...
    Track Listing: Soorch Bar, Agh Anoush, Tak Bar, Husenig Medley, Shekhani Bar,

    Near Eastern Ride, Aghchig Mariam Tamzara, Assomeyir, Hayde Kaleh, 2/4
    Fantasy

    Special Offer: If you mention this newsletter, ARP will give a 15% discount
    on
    your first total order! Near Eastern Ride can be purchased for $15.00 USD and

    add $2.00 for US shipping. Add an additional $1.00 for all foreign orders.

    For more details, visit www.arpmusic.com or email  [email protected]

    Donation: To the AYMA Music Library.



    NEWS IN BRIEF
    - A legal team from Equatorial Guinea is in Armenia to probe links between a
    local air transport company and an alleged plot to oust that country's
    president.

    - 'I assure you I will continue struggling against the denial of Armenian
    genocide as president. My administration will label April 24, 2005, as the
    90th
    anniversary of this violent act,'  U.S. Presidential candidate Kerry

    - When recalled the statements of U.S. President candidate John Kerry about
    the
    Armenian Genocide Turkish FM Gul said, ''this issue is important for Turkey.
    Thus, we follow it closely"

    - Armenia will send a team of military officials to Iraq in September that
    will
    prepare for the deployment of a small Arme nian army contingent in the
    war-torn
    country by the end of the year.

    - Armenian President Robert Kocharian arrived on September 5 in Gdansk,
    Poland,
    on an official visit.

    - Armenia's foreign debt fell 2.5% from the beginning of the year to $1.07
    billion in the first half of 2004.

    - The Director General of the UN Food and Agricultural Organization (FAO),
    Jacques Diouf, met with Agriculture Minister David Lokian in Yerevan to
    discuss
    ways of stepping up cooperation between the organization and the government
    of
    Armenia.

    - Cyprus Ex-Davis Cup star Haig Ashdjian won the over 35 event at The Sunrise

    Hotel Open Tennis Tournament at Protaras, convincingly beating the number 1
    over 35 seed, Marios Petrou 6-4, 6-0.



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

    â^À¢ Armenian Ambassador to Cyprus Vahram Gozoyan invites the Armenian Cypriots
    to
    the 13th Independence anniversary celebrations of the Third Armenian Republic

    that will be held at the Melkonian Educational Institute on September 29,
    2004
    from 7:30 p.m.-9:30 p.m.

    â^À¢ The Annual General Meeting of The Hamazkayin Cultural and Educational
    Association "Oshakan" Cyprus Chapter will take place on Tuesday September 14,

    2004 at 8:00 p.m. at A.Y.M.A.

    â^À¢ BACK TO SCHOOL PARTY AT AYMA - Saturday September 11, 2004 at 9:00 p.m.
    Entrance 5:00 including two drinks. Music dancing and a lot of fun, just in
    time before the schools begin!
    â^À¢ 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).

    â^À¢ Every Wednesday from 7-8 p.m. (Cyprus time +2 GMT) on CyBC's Trito, Puzant
    Nadjarian presents the "History of the Blues" together with Robert Camassa.
    The
    programme which is now in its second year can also be heard on Real Audio
    from
    the Internet edition of CyBC on www.cybc.com.cy . A repeat programme can also

    be heard seven hours later at 2:00 a.m. local time.

    â^À¢ AYMA announces that the weekly practices of the football team begin in the
    second week of September. Contact the AYMA Sports Committee for more details.

    â^À¢ The Armenian Prelature announces that the next permit for the Armenian
    Cemetery visitation at Ayios Dhometios on the Green line, is scheduled for
    Sunday 19 September, 2004.

    From: Emil Lazarian | Ararat NewsPress
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