Good things that the Armenian government does

[Haykakan]

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ADL'S PAPKEN MEGERIAN RECEIVES AWARD FROM PRESIDENT OF ARMENIA

COMMUNITY | OCTOBER 1, 2013 5:18 PM

YEREVAN - Since Armenia's independence, it has become a tradition for
the president of the republic to hand out honors on the anniversary
of independence to individuals in Armenia and the diaspora who are
outstanding in their fields.

This year among the honorees singled out by President Serge Sargisian
on September 21, at a ceremony in the presidential residence, was
Papken Megerian, co-chair of the Armenian Democratic Liberal (ADL)
party District Committee of Eastern US and Canada and member of the
Central Board of the Tekeyan Cultural Association of the US and Canada.

Megerian and his wife are cofounders of the Papken and Anahid Megerian
Family Foundation, which supports causes in the US, Armenia, Artsakh,
Echmiadzin, the Armenian Patriarchate of Jerusalem, the Diocesan Center
in Javakhk, Georgia and Our Lady of Armenia Boghossian Educational
Center in Gumri. He is also a contributor to the international
children's anophthalmia/ microphtalmia network, the Philadelphia Art
Museum and the Armenian Mirror-Spectator, an ADL publication.

Among other diasporan activists who received medals this year were
Armenia Tree Project President Carolyn Mugar, physician Ernest
Barsamian (Mkhitar Heratsi Medal), Armenia Marriott hotel co owner
Nishan Atinizian (Anania Shiragatsi Medal) and Jirayr Tanielian (Movses
Khorenatsi Medal), the editor of Kamar literary monthly in Lebanon.

- See more at:

http://www.mirrorspectator.com/2013/10/01/adls-papken-megerian-receives-award-from-president-of-armenia/#sthash.qMWbX8SY.dpuf

[Mos]

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If we were surrounded by peaceful countries, then professional army would be the best way to go. But reality is reality, and the draft is needed.

[londontsi]

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Im sorry i don't have time for in net ,well for just 3 months i have to pay 5600euros? u think thats ok? ...

With greatest respect that phrase is more appropriate with other professionals where love does not exist but its just a visit !!

[Haykakan]

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The 5,600 EUROS will buy you a pardon and you can return to hayastan whenever you like. I do believe that is how it works. Whether you stay for 3 months or a year itis up to you. I dont see anything much stupid about it. If Armenia had 300 million people then it would not need this law but it does not have many people thus those who are alidgable must serve or pay. I think this is more of a security issue then a political one.

Im sorry i don't have time for in net ,well for just 3 months i have to pay 5600euros? u think thats ok? ... Not every armenian have double citizenship like me and im 25...its just stupid law thats all,its the policy not the concept... even the turks do 14 months and they have 17 million or 26,8% aged till 30...its all connected to right ideas that all armenian parties follow, worst part is the only left party the Dashkanks do nothing they even didnt criticize anyone this year... im away from dashnaks now .. 24 april im going alone like every time...

[davidoga]

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I have a somewhat similar question about national service. Are ethnic Armenians who have never held RA citizenship still liable for service?

[UrMistake]

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They have given youa way to return. Pay the fee and return. If they wave this reqirement almost all young men will leave to avoid service. Save some money and pay the fee.

Im sorry i don't have time for in net ,well for just 3 months i have to pay 5600euros? u think thats ok? ... Not every armenian have double citizenship like me and im 25...its just stupid law thats all,its the policy not the concept... even the turks do 14 months and they have 17 million or 26,8% aged till 30...its all connected to right ideas that all armenian parties follow, worst part is the only left party the Dashkanks do nothing they even didnt criticize anyone this year... im away from dashnaks now .. 24 april im going alone like every time...

[Haykakan]

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They have given youa way to return. Pay the fee and return. If they wave this reqirement almost all young men will leave to avoid service. Save some money and pay the fee.

I dont know about turkish minority in thrache ,i assume they have greek citizenship so they have to join .. there is also seperate section for the to be able enter university with lower grades , named for muslims of Greece,
You know what they say about us , everywere you can find one armenian :-D so i have found some.
Few armenians and good patriots with those guys we joined greek forces of cyprus,we are seperated in other units,things are'good our guys in SF are one of the best.Cypriot army is a lil different than greek, like artsax with armenia.
One side note, people Armenian army has the best soldiers and the best machinery,soldiers with spirit and mind.I had to see that.Every armenian mother give birth to a new Hayk,in greece officers respect armenians others had armenian friends back in the academy , same with cypriot ones.
The problem is armenia must allow this people to be able to return and care for their future,we can do so great things, few or in numbers.

[UrMistake]

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I dont know about turkish minority in thrache ,i assume they have greek citizenship so they have to join .. there is also seperate section for the to be able enter university with lower grades , named for muslims of Greece,
You know what they say about us , everywere you can find one armenian :-D so i have found some.
Few armenians and good patriots with those guys we joined greek forces of cyprus,we are seperated in other units,things are'good our guys in SF are one of the best.Cypriot army is a lil different than greek, like artsax with armenia.
One side note, people Armenian army has the best soldiers and the best machinery,soldiers with spirit and mind.I had to see that.Every armenian mother give birth to a new Hayk,in greece officers respect armenians others had armenian friends back in the academy , same with cypriot ones.
The problem is armenia must allow this people to be able to return and care for their future,we can do so great things, few or in numbers.

[TomServo]

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Tell us more about your experiences in the Greek army, UrMistake. Do you serve alongside other Armenians? Are members of the Turkish minority in northeastern Greece required to serve in the military?

[UrMistake]

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ARMENIA TO UNILATERALLY LIFT VISA REQUIREMENTS FOR EU CITIZENS

arminfo
Wednesday, January 9, 13:28

On Jan 10 Armenia will unilaterally lift visa requirements for EU
citizens.

>From now on they will be able to stay in Armenia without visa for 90
days a year.

Armenia is the fourth former Soviet republic (after Ukraine, Georgia
and Moldova) to have unilaterally lifted visa requirements for EU
citizens.

Armenia has bilateral visa-free agreements with over 20 countries,
including Georgia, Russia and most of the former Soviet republics.

To note, Armenia's Association Agreement with the EU implies relax
visa requirements.

Thats the good news,the bad side is .. no Armenian with double citizenship cant yet go back to Armenia cause of army requirements .http://jurist.am/en/millitary
Now i'm serving in Greek army .. but cause we do 9 months .. i still cant go back ..to visit my home in Yerevan...still i have to do army in Armenia for 2 years :O ..... what kind of law is this not allowing armenians to even visit for tourism..

The best part is that when i will become 27 and i would like to return i have to pay 5600 euros in fine cause i didn't join army in Armenia.
Thinking that all ArmenianS have relatives outside of the country why nobody vote or think about this major problem?.... time have show to these government that their policies just dont work.... FIX THEM GOD DAMMIT.