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 | Ameriabank's Trade Finance portfolio enriched with four prestigious awards from EBRD and IFC Ameriabank received the awards from international financial institutions in recognition of its trade finance operations. Armenian Economy Minister to make trip to UAE May 20-22 A delegation led by Minister of Economy Gevorg Papoyan will travel to the UAE capital of Abu Dhabi on May 20-22 Armenia Security Council chief traveling to Qatar Secretary of the Security Council of Armenia Armen Grigoryan will travel on a working visit to Qatar. Pillars installed in Armenian border village of Kirants In the Armenian village of Kirants, three border markers have been installed, and border guards stand next to them. |