Today we live in a society, which can not imagine life without expressing views on social media. Probably it does have certain advantages. Nevertheless, many participants of active discussions have already forgotten or do not even know about the developments, which unfolded in Armenia 5, 10 or 15 years ago.
To fill the gap Mediamax presents 5/10/15 project, which introduce developments in Armenia 5, 10 and 15 years ago.
• 15 YEARS AGO: SEPTEMBER 6-12, 2006
Hovasapian’s murder
On September 6, the head of the Operative-Investigative Department of the State Tax Service of Armenia, Major-General Shahen Hovasapian, was killed in Yerevan.
Photo: Photolure
In the morning at about 09:30 Shahen Hovasapian left his house on Byron Street in downtown Yerevan, sat into the service car, after which a strong explosion took place resulting in his immediate death.
“The Armenian economy continues surprising us”
On September 6 the Head of the Yerevan office of the World Bank Roger Robinson stated that “the Armenian economy continues surprising us”.
Roger Robinson and Armenian President Robert KocharyanPhoto: Photolure
He noted that “even experienced economists are pleasantly surprised by the economic indices of Armenia”.
According to him, it was difficult to forecast in the beginning of the year that in July the GDP growth in Armenia will make 11.7%.
The journalistic organizations demand
A number of journalistic organizations of Armenia came out with a statement on September 7, in which they demanded finding and punishing the people, who performed and ordered the attack on the editor of the “Iravunk” newspaper Hovhannes Galajian.
“In the morning of September 6, our colleague and the editor of the “Iravunk” newspaper Hovhannes Galajian was attacked and beaten. During the latest months, cases of threats and violence against journalists and the media have become more frequent, yet those guilty either have not been found or have not been punished. We have repeatedly announced that the unpunished encroachments upon freedom of speech and press thus generate new crimes: people, not capable of leading a civilized dialogue, choose the way of threatening journalists and the media,” the statement said.
Orders to Gafesjian and Ernekian
On September 8 Armenia’s President Robert Kocharian signed decrees on rewarding two notable representatives of the Armenian Diaspora, Jerald Gafesjian and Eduardo Ernekian, with “Saint Mesrop Mashtots” orders.
The orders were rewarded to Jerald Gafesjian and Eduardo Ernekian “for significant contributions to their homeland” and in connection with the 15th anniversary of independence of Armenia.
• 10 YEARS AGO: SEPTEMBER 6-12, 2011
“In a single context”
On September 8 President of Turkey Abdullah Gul stated that “normalization of relations between Azerbaijan and Armenia as well as between Turkey and Armenia shouldn’t be considered as a separate process. It should be considered on an all-regional basis”.
Abdullah Gul said in his interview to “Moskovskiy Komsomolets” newspaper that “the Nagorno Karabakh issue is currently the major hindrance in achieving favorable climate in the South Caucasus” and “Turkey’s opinion on this issue coincides with the viewpoint of the Russian Federation”.
“We are ready to fully support searching of the settlement of the issue which is being resolved by the Russian President’s personal participation as well as to make all the necessary efforts for further settlement of the conflict,” noted the Turkish President.
Abdullah Gul in Yerevan on September 6, 2008Photo: REUTERS
Abdullah Gul stressed that the progress achieved on this path will undoubtedly have a positive impact on Turkish-Armenian relations.
“This is Turkey’s stance on normalization of relations with Armenia. We frankly want the successful completion of the normalization process. Normalization of relations between Azerbaijan and Armenia as well as Turkish-Armenian relations shouldn’t be regarded as separate processes within the process of creating stable peace in the Southern Caucasus and establishing cooperation and ensuring welfare in the countries and regions outside its territory. It should be considered on an all-regional basis”, stated Abdullah Gul.
Karen Karapetyan’s resignation
On September 9 under Armenian President Serzh Sargsyan’s decree and upon his written request, Karen Karapetyan (brother of the owner of “Tashir Group” Samvel Karapetyan - Mediamax) was relieved of his position of the head of the president’s staff.
Karen Karapetyan with his Russian counterpart Sergey NarishkinPhoto: Armenian President’s press service
• 5 YEARS AGO: SEPTEMBER 6-12, 2016
Abrahamyan’s resignation
On September 8 Prime Minister of Armenia Hovik Abrahamyan announced his resignation.
“Honest and realistic attitudes brought results, but the public remained divided. We need common efforts of the Government and the public. We need a new start, and we need to give a chance to a new government,” Hovik Abrahamyan said
He also noted that he “fought against political barriers throughout his entire political career, trying to build bridges of cooperation.”
Hovik Abrahamyan on September 8, 2016Photo: Photolure
“We need common efforts of the Government and the public. For that, we need a new approach and a new start. I never spoke about the state of affairs we had when I took on this position, and I never will. It is not my style. However, I will speak openly about the results of our joint efforts with the government,” Armenian PM said.
Hovik Abrahamyan stressed that “as an active participant of political life, I will continue my mission on overcoming barriers within the public.”
Karen Karapetyan as “symbol of changes”
On September 8 President of Armenia, Chairman of the Armenian Republican Party Serzh Sargsyan stated about nominating ex-mayor of Yerevan Karen Karapetyan in the post of the prime minister.
Serzh Sargsyan and Karen Karapetyan in 2017Photo: Republican Party of Armenia
“We all know Karen Karapetyan’s abilities and style very well. He can lead the wave of changes in Armenia, take the society to a new economic and political freedom, break the stereotypes and give a new agility to the advance of economy. I am convinced that through efficient work Karen Karapetyan will be able to become a unique symbol of changes in Armenia. I have had a long conversation with Mr. Karapetyan. We discussed multiple issues. I received a positive answer from the man who is ready to lead the wave of changes, and I saw in him confidence and faith that our goals are realistic and achievable,” Armenian President said.
Ara Tadevosyan
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