Aznavour: NKR is an independent republic; it doesn’t belong to Armenia or Azerbaijan October 6, 2011 - 19:22 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Artsakh is an independent republic, it belongs neither to Armenia, nor Azerbaijan, Armenian Ambassador to Switzerland, a world-acclaimed chansonnier said in an interview to Nouvelles d’Armenie. When asked to give his opinion of Armenian presidents, Charles Aznavour stated, “I believe all 3 presidents of Armenia to be meaning well. However, there are situations, capable of affecting the goals and will of people. In any case, none of the presidents ever refused my requests.” “These days, I’m trying to discover a difference between an “Armenian” and a “Diaspora Armenian”. Contrary to common notions, Diaspora Armenian is not someone who owns a boutique and goes on about the Armenian Genocide. It can’t be that simple,” the Ambassador said. Charles Aznavour Charles Aznavour was born in Paris on May 22, 1924, the son of Armenian immigrants from Turkey. His artistic parents introduced him to the world of theater at an early age. He dropped out of school at the age of nine, already aspiring to the life of an artist. He began to perform at this time, and soon took the stage name "Aznavour". His big break came when the singer Edith Piaf heard him sing and arranged to take him with her on tour in France and to the U.S. Top stories Authorities said a total of 192 Azerbaijani troops were killed and 511 were wounded during Azerbaijan’s offensive. In 2023, the Azerbaijani government will increase the country’s defense budget by more than 1.1 billion manats ($650 million). The bill, published on Monday, is designed to "eliminate the shortcomings of an unreasonably broad interpretation of the key concept of "compatriot". The earthquake caused a temporary blackout, damaged many buildings and closed a number of rural roads. Partner news | Narek Manasyan wins European Boxing Championships silver for Armenia Armenia’s Narek Manasyan (92kg) won Armenia’s second silver medal at the European Boxing Championships 2024 on April 28. Blinken urges Azerbaijan to continue negotiations with Armenia Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken has urged Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev to continue negotiations with Armenia. Pashinyan, Blinken talk Armenia-U.S. ties over the phone Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan had a phone conversation with US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on April 28, Pashinyan’s office reports. Titus, Bilirakis lead legislation to sanction Azerbaijani war criminals Representatives Dina Titus (D-NV) and Gus Bilirakis (R-FL) have introduced the bipartisan legislation. |