  Armenian Writers Association in California instituted an annual literature awardFebruary 21, 2009 - 16:38 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - A meeting of Armenian Writers Association was held in the beginning of February in Glendale public library. In the framework of the meeting the public writer and editor Grant Simonyan donated $1000 to Armenian Writers society in California. Half of the sum is intended for the publication of verses by poetess Hranush Aryants.During the meeting an official declaration was made about the institution of an annual literature award after Hrant and Manush Somonyans to be bestowed in Best Poet and Best Prose Writer nominations. In 2008, Hrant Simonyan made a $1000 donation to Armenian Writers Association as an award to the poetess Anahit Yeremyan.   Top stories The creative crew of the Public TV had chosen 13-year-old Malena as a participant of this year's contest. She called on others to also suspend their accounts over the companies’ failure to tackle hate speech. Penderecki was known for his film scores, including for William Friedkin’s “The Exorcist”, Stanley Kubrick’s “The Shining”. The festival made the news public on March 19, saying that “several options are considered in order to preserve its running”   Partner news |  Related sections Latest news Scholz hopes Armenia-Azerbaijan peace treaty will be signed this year  German Chancellor Olaf Scholz hopes that a peace treaty between Armenia and Azerbaijan will be signed this year.Ucom equips four bus stops in Ijevan with free Wi-Fi Ucom now provides free Wi-Fi coverage in smart bus stops in four communities of Ijevan.Armenia, Russia discuss life extension of Metsamor nuclear plant Issues regarding the extension of life of the 2nd power unit of the Armenian Nuclear Power Plant were discussed in Yerevan.Armenians stage more campaigns against territorial concessions to Azerbaijan Protesters blocked more roads across Armenia on Friday, April 26 in continuing attempts to scuttle territorial concessions to Azerbaijan. |
