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Feb/4/2021: (1) Armenia will grow weed (2) Colonel charged w/bribery & tampering w/draft during war (3) Education reform: grading, curriculum, preschool (4) Bill: treason, disability ranking, media (5) Diplomacy (6) Rumors & rebuttals (7) Cancer stats & free treatment (8) $750M bond (9) in-out stats

Your 14-minute Thursday report in 3497 words. Part 1.

anti-corruption: Defense Ministry official busted with bribery & tampering with draft during war

NSS report says: a Colonel, who had oversight over subdivisions, received a ֏975K bribe from a conscript to transfer him to another location on Sep-13-2020. Part of the bribe was transferred to his online gambling account.
When the war began, a draft was declared and recruits began training at a location in Armenia. The Colonel took a ֏1.2M bribe from a soldier in exchange for not sending him to the front lines.
During the winter draft, the Colonel took a ֏5.2M bribe from another conscript and used his connections to send him to the desired service location. A similar ֏1M bribe was requested on January 6th from another recruit.
The Colonel took another ֏1.4M bribe to help promote a conscript and allow him to work at a hospital instead of regular service.
On October 22nd, during the war, the Colonel decided to help a friend move from bordering Khndzoresk (Syunik) hospital back to Yerevan. As a result, the clinic became understaffed and couldn't fulfill its duties. Moreover, the Colonel then helped the same friend not to be deployed on Syunik borders as a soldier and instead to handle tasks in the rear, on October 26th, in exchange for a ֏300K bribe.
On October 13th, during the war, the Colonel and his accomplices wanted to help a soldier to leave Artsakh. When they learned that the latter was already on the "deserted" list, they took steps to remove him from the list.
Then, he learned that his friends' sons received a draft notice, and use his connections to remove them from the draft list.
After the war, on Dec-13, a friend asked the Colonel to make sure that his son, who was serving in Lusakert, wasn't sent to the front lines. The Colonel contacted the Lusakert facility but learned that the soldier was not among those who were supposed to be sent to the front lines. Nonetheless, the Colonel decided to defraud his friend by claiming that "he took care of it", and received a ֏200K bribe.
The colonel and over a dozen others were arrested. Illegal weapons were found under their possession. The investigation continues to expose other possible suspects.
https://youtu.be/ifo13WJLpsU
https://armenpress.am/arm/news/1042334.html

bill: harsher punishment for treason, spying, espionage

BHK MPs drafted a bill to increase punishment for traitors, spies, passing of state secrets. They want to raise the maximum punishment from 15 years to 20-life. The authors explained the move by citing many media reports about alleged "treason" incidents.
The bill was discussed at a relevant Parliamentary committee. The chairman QP MP Vladimir said he supports life imprisonment as the minimum punishment. However, during the discussion, they agreed to settle on 15-20 years plus property confiscation, or a life sentence.
The committee found the espionage punishment too harsh and asked the bill author to reduce it from 15 to 12 years. The BHK author agreed.
The bill was approved unanimously and will be debated/voted on the Parliament floor later.
https://armenpress.am/arm/news/1042354.html

Jalal is back with another position

The wounded ex-Artsakh army commander Jalal Harutyunyan will serve as the Republic of Armenia's Defense Ministry's Head of the Military Control Service. He will replace General Movses Mosi Hakobyan who quit on November 18th.
https://armenpress.am/arm/news/1042353.html

Russian-Turkish ceasefire monitoring group begins operations

Russian troops are using ORLAN-10 and FORPOST drones to monitor Am-AZ troop locations and movements.
https://youtu.be/ToSLqUDj6OE
https://factor.am/335089.html

ECHR received Armenia's complaint against Azerbaijan regarding 228 POWs / Azeris counter-claim for 13 POWs

Armenian families submitted a petition to ECHR to require Azerbaijan to provide information regarding 228 individuals. Azeris want to know data about 13 people.
(From the language it is unclear to me whether the petition is for confirmed POWs, or it also includes families of missing soldiers who want to know whether their relatives are POWs. Likely the former.)
https://armenpress.am/arm/news/1042406.html

Red Cross visited 4 Armenian POWs in Azerbaijan

They were able to establish contact with families.
https://armenpress.am/arm/news/1042428.html

Russia expects UNESCO to soon visit Armenian monuments that went under Azeri control

https://factor.am/335437.html

Russia removed tomato import ban on 13 Armenian firms

Russian regulator will allow 13 Armenian sellers to export tomato and pepper to Russia again after earlier finding a food virus in them. A similar ban was implemented against Azeri tomatoes.
https://armenpress.am/arm/news/1042433.html

US Congressman demands an explanation from the US ambassador to Azerbaijan over "congratulatory" statement

Rep. Bred Sherman wants to know why the US ambassador to Azerbaijan Lee Litzenberger congratulated Azerbaijan's Economy Minister with "de-occupying territories and US's willingness to aid Azerbaijan with rebuilding those territories". He reminded the US officials that the US is a member of the Minsk Group and should take steps to ensure Artsakh's safety and prevention of a new war.
Bred Sherman praised Biden's appointee Anthony Blinken for stating that the US will review its military assistance to Azerbaijan after the latest war in Artsakh.
Artsakh MFA yesterday released a statement urging countries, officials, and organizations to refrain from such "congratulatory" statements.
https://armenpress.am/arm/news/1042370.html

de-occupy Hadrut NGO

... aims to help 13,500 Hadrut residents who lost their homes during the war. It was founded during the war by activists who held protests in front of various embassies. In the early days, they received aid from President Sarkissian's office. The latter gave shelter to 25 families.
Today the NGO aims to help refugees with employment, while simultaneously lobbying for Minsk Group to de-occupy Hadrut so residents can return. "I hope that one day our NGO will shut down because Hadrut is no longer occupied," said co-founder Meri Davtyan.
https://armenpress.am/arm/news/1042286.html

govt session: financial aid for Syunik border villagers

The government approved a new aid package for residents of Syunik's Shurnukh and Vorotan villagers. Those who lost their homes will qualify for the same aid package as Artsakh refugees: one-time ֏300K payment plus monthly ֏65K payments for 6 months. There is another pending aid package to build new houses for them.
Context: Two dozen houses in Vorotan and Shurnukh went under Azeri control because they were built on the Azeri side of the internationally-recognized borders.
https://armenpress.am/arm/news/1042362.html

bill: disability ranking to be replaced with degrees of functionality impairment

The government approved a bill, yet to be approved by Parliament, to reform the disability system. The disability assessment process will analyze the person's level of functional impairment while taking into account surrounding conditions.
"Today, the system is run under a 1993 law that does not do a comprehensive assessment of the surrounding environment, person's ability to function in public life," says the govt.
The draft bill will repeal the 1-3 Categories and Disabled Child category. A person's functionality impairment degrees will be light, medium, heavy, or deep. Disability will no longer be considered a permanent health problem. The assessment will be based not only on the factor of health problems but also on the environmental factors of the person's activity and participation in public life.
Healthcare and Social Ministries, NGOs, the UN, and the EU worked together to create and test an assessment methodology.
https://armenpress.am/arm/news/1042365.html
Tags: #DisabilityLaw #disabled

bill: require unknown Telegram/Facebook media channel owners identified before "linking" by mass media

QP MPs want to require social media channel operators identified before a "mainstream media" can link to them. It doesn't restrict citing "anonymous sources", however. It also requires outlets to disclose sources of revenues for transparency. Read yesterday's news for context and arguments in favor or against it.. The debate continued today.
QP MP Arthur: For example, a legitimate news organization with an editorial staff of 30 people generates information, holds interviews, etc., while a Telegram channel that we do not know where it is managed from and by whom, begins to disseminate sensationalized information and over time becomes more "legitimate" than real media outlets because media outlets "advertised" them.
This is also a national security risk because it is very possible that such sources are being operated by an adversary country to spread instability and an atmosphere of fear in the country. //
The co-author criticized the critics who "claimed that the bill intends to ban anonymous sources. That's not true. This also won't affect the protection of journalists' source secrecy."
https://armenpress.am/arm/news/1042357.html
If you're interested in more debates:
https://youtu.be/MTHwRa4YjgY , https://youtu.be/ThDNVwZYEp8 , https://youtu.be/S6C_NocS9N0 , https://youtu.be/3_-i2Z23ubI , https://youtu.be/wiPnmfeLNJ8
Tags: #MediaLaw #TelegramLaw #FreeSpeech

rumors and rebuttals: Artsakh army isn't being dissolved

Serj's won-in-law Mishik earlier circulated rumors that were denied by state officials. Today, Kocharyan-ally Vitali Balasanyan, who serves as Artsakh's Security Council chief, confirmed that the army isn't "disintegrating." After the restructuring process, there will be subdivisions with professional contractors, he said.
https://armenpress.am/arm/news/1042344.html

rumors and rebuttals: Azeri flag won't fly over Artsakh govt buildings

Vitalik Balasanyan also denied rumors about Azeri flags being installed on Artsakh govt buildings in Stepanakert.
https://armenpress.am/arm/news/1042344.html

rumors and rebuttals: Azeri families won't resettle in Stenapakert / none are shopping in market

Vitalik Balasanyan said there are false rumors about two districts in Stepanakert being populated by Azeris, and Azeris allegedly freely shopping in Stepanakert market.
"Dear citizens of Artsakh, on behalf of the authorities of the Artsakh Republic, I assure you that despite the irreparable losses inflicted on us as a result of the war, the state is always committed to fulfilling its responsibilities to ensure the security and normal life of the population. Accordingly, I urge you not to pay attention to the false news. Everything is being done to create and expand the necessary conditions for a dignified life of the people of Artsakh."
https://armenpress.am/arm/news/1042344.html

rumors and rebuttals: Artsakh envoy won't stop operating in Russia

The Permanent Representation of the Artsakh Republic in Russia will not be terminated, said the Artsakh govt in response to rumors.
https://armenpress.am/arm/news/1042367.html

rumors and rebuttals: no single currency in EAEU trade bloc

EAEU would like to inform you that you've been misled about alleged plans to establish a single currency among member-states.
https://armenpress.am/arm/news/1042427.html

location "Hollywood, Yerevan, Armenia"

There is a district called Hollywood in Yerevan, Armenia. Gamblers were caught running an underground casino in there. This is the second such bust in the past few months. The police say ֏5.5B in damages was done to the state.
https://youtu.be/sp0Sb--e_ms?t=60
https://factor.am/335320.html

anti-corruption: prosecutors charge education officials with ֏1.2B auction shenanigans

Prosecutors said: State Oversight Committee (SOC) audited the "National Center for Educational Technology" government-affiliated agency's finances between 2013-2020. Every year, the agency submitted a report on the work done by them towards servicing the education system. The bill was ֏700M annually.
It was revealed that between 2012-2015, they granted an auction-based contract to the same company. It received a combined ֏2.8B in funding. The law requires the auction-holding officials to examine the market and take other steps before the auction. They failed to do so.
Later, during 2017-2019, the same company was selected to do the job, but this time it was only paid ֏300-400M annually, far lower than during the previous years.
֏1.2B in damages was done to the state. A felony case is launched.
https://armenpress.am/arm/news/1042389.html

re: Armenia's $750M eurobond sale / lowest % in history / $3B demand by investors / economy news

Read yesterday's news for context.
Pashinyan: The issuance of $750M eurobonds is a strong positive signal for the start of the economic year. The issuance was done under the most favorable conditions in the history of our republic, with the lowest 3.8% percentage rate. Our previous record was in 2019 at 4.2%. The demand was for $3B but we decided to issue only $0.750B.
First, it provides a guarantee of macroeconomic stability. Second, this is the first serious signal of overcoming the post-war economic shock, which shows that international investors have confidence in the economic future of Armenia and the policy pursued by the government. //
Economy Minister Janjughazyan: this was part of our long-term plan and we had planned to do it while drafting the 2021 budget. We planned to issue fewer bonds but decided to add $250M because of favorable terms. We plan to use that extra cash towards the stabilization deposit, as a safety pad, to be used throughout the year if necessary.
As long as our budget has a deficit we will have to borrow. But this is only part of the story; the country's overall debt burden is calculated based on various indicators. So far Armenia has been rated as a country with a lower debt burden.
https://armenpress.am/arm/news/1042351.html, https://armenpress.am/arm/news/1042352.html , https://armenpress.am/arm/news/1042363.html , https://armenpress.am/arm/news/1042393.html

how many people did leave and arrive after reopening air traffic with Russia?

The governments of Armenia and Russian worked on an "app" to allow mutual travel after taking a test. By February 15th, there will be 4-route flights in 2 directions. There were several flights in the past few days.
3900 left and 3400 arrived. 1423 Armenian citizens left and 1263 Armenian citizens arrived. "More people were willing to leave in December than today," noted Diaspora Committee chief Sinanyan.
"Some people flew to Russia but had to return due to a problem. This wasn't due to the COVID app implemented by us. Preliminary data shows that they went to Russia with a paper QP code which raised the suspicion of Russian authorities. We will work with them to resolve this," said Deputy PM Mher. (say what??)
"We need to better inform the public about the existence of this app. Restoring routine flights will help the tourism industry," said PM Pashinyan.
https://armenpress.am/arm/news/1042358.html , https://armenpress.am/arm/news/1042383.html

Pashinyan about the suspended Amulsar gold mining project

He repeated his earlier position that "Decisions must be made that take into account Armenia's best interests."
"The mining industry plays a very important role in the development of Armenia's economy, including in the security context."
"We must make decisions to make investment programs acceptable for the Armenian public while taking into account interests of Republic of Armenia."
https://armenpress.am/arm/news/1042368.html

COVID stats

1829 tested. 147 infected. 352 healed. 11 deaths. 4637 active.
"We're negotiating for vaccines via COVAX global initiative. Separately, we're negotiating with Russia for Sputnik-V. Vaccines should be available in March. It will be targeted at specific groups. It won't be mandatory," said Healthcare Minister Avanesyan.
https://armenpress.am/arm/news/1042341.html , https://youtu.be/vXz3pHx1BlM?t=92

the consumer market price increase in the past 12 months

Armenia's consumer market inflation was +4.5% from January to January. Food +6.4%. Alcohol & tobacco +10.8%. Clothing +2.6%. Utilities +0.6%. Appliances +5.8%. Healthcare +5.6%. Transport +5.7%. Telecom +0.5%. Leisure & culture -0.8%. Education +2%. Dining +1.6%. Misc +3.5%.
https://armenpress.am/arm/news/1042323.html

Parliament MP stops a citizen's suicide attempt

Someone tried to jump from Kievyan bridge. QP MP Gor Gevorgyan was nearby and stopped the attempt. The police took the distressed person to a station.
https://armenpress.am/arm/news/1042329.html

psychological support will be provided to war participants and the public

Emergency Ministry says 15-30% of people have PTSD after the war. Today the government approved a plan to provide psychological aid to war participants and others. The target group includes families of missing people, POWs and their families, those who received disabilities, families of those who died, those who fought in the war, IDPs, civilians who were affected in any way. The program will work in Armenia and Artsakh.
The government will purchase services from experienced mental health service agencies.
https://armenpress.am/arm/news/1042403.html

Armenia will grow industrial marijuana on mass industrial scale / incentive to boost land utilization

Hemp is a type of weed that contains less of the substance that makes you feel high. The government wants to grow industrial hemp on a mass scale to boost mood land utilization and revenues.
Pashinyan: this is going to open room for many speculations. It's important to present the project in detail so the public will have a full understanding of what is being done. Unfortunately, "hemp" is interpreted as something else, while in reality, it is a very important industrial raw material. The growing process has risks but there are oversight mechanisms that have been tested in many countries.
Deputy PM Avinyan: the US, Russia, and China have a great experience with industrial hemp production. The practice was examined by the Economy Ministry. We're talking about industrial production only. It will significantly activate agricultural land utilization. Today, 40% of lands are gone unused. This is part of our plan to boost the production of high-value agricultural products.
https://youtu.be/ssZgr2DR3DM?t=7
https://www.healthline.com/health/hemp-vs-marijuana#marijuana
https://armenpress.am/arm/news/1042372.html

Education Minister says the "controversial" parts of Church/History merger were "resolved"

Education Ministry wants to merge the school subjects "Armenian Church History" and "Armenian History". Critics said it will shrink the church-related materials too much, others called it treason, while others supported the decision, stating that it's all part of our history and having a separate class is inefficient.
Education Minister Dumanyan says he met colleagues at the National Academy of Sciences and they resolved the conflicts "that caused a noise earlier." He will reveal details soon.
https://armenpress.am/arm/news/1042379.html , https://youtu.be/V0sC3dx-gzU

Major education reforms: "education alone will not solve all problems, but there is no problem that can be solved without an education"

... said PM Pashinyan during a govt session while discussing education reforms. Kids in 1-5 grades will no longer receive grades; tt will be pass or no pass (still needs Parliamentary approval). "There will be a criticism. How can you not grade? But this is a comprehensive program that emphasizes the student's needs and preferences," said Pashinyan.
"We need to pay attention to how the time is spent in schools and what skills are being taught in school hours. It will reflect in our society 15-20 years later. It will define whether we have a technological product or not.
What we were doing in 12 years (school length) can be done within 9 years, but a 9-year school isn't the solution. Instead of shortening the school, we're trying to fill the gap in a way to have a 50% higher efficiency by the end of the 12th year.
In developed countries, education starts not from school but from preschool. The lower the education entry age the more developed the countries are," said Pashinyan. (the govt has a plan to make sure 70% of kids attend preschools by 2023)
https://armenpress.am/arm/news/1042394.html

cancer stats in Armenia / annual rate / drops among children / fewer abandon treatment

world
9.6 million people die from cancer annually. 1/3rd is possible to prevent. Another part can be cured with the help of early detection.
Armenia
Cancer was the 2nd leading cause of death in 2020. It has increased in the past 10 years but at a small rate. Lung cancer is more common among men, and breast cancer among women.
First time diagnosis by year: 2018 - 8762, 2019 - 7908, 2020 - 7050.
Deaths by year: 2018 - 5199, 2019 - 5434. 2020 - unavailable. (55% men, 45% women)
The cancer rate went up by 1.5x compared to 1990. However, it declined by 2x among children under 14yo.
Fewer people abandon treatment. 3 years ago 53% of lung patients did so, today it's 40%. Breast cancer treatment abandonment went from 47% to 22%. (I translated the word բարձիթողության as "abandonment". Correct me if it refers to something else.)
Artsakh
The number of cancer cases has decreased in Artsakh: from 345 to 260 YoY.
prevention
Oncologist Safaryan says the early detection helps to avoid complications and save lives, even if it's the type of cancer that is known to reappear. There are many patients who defeat cancer. "Smokers should get a lung x-ray twice a year. Those working in chemical plants should get a frequent screening. Do not ignore symptoms and չգցել ականջի հետև. You can defeat it more easily when it's at 1-2 stages. It's a lot harder when it advances to 4."
Preventing cancer isn't easy. The causes of this disease are many. Genetics, bad habits, obesity, surrounding environment. A genetic test can reveal the likelihood of suffering from illness. Some women choose to undergo a mastectomy to prevent possible breast cancer in the future.
"I decided that if 1-in-100 is destined to be cured, I will be that one," said Ashkhen, a woman who recently defeated cancer.
More: https://armenpress.am/arm/news/1042291.html , https://armenpress.am/arm/news/1042364.html , https://armenpress.am/arm/news/1042405.html

cancer diagnosis, surgery, and radiotherapy are free

The treatment was made free recently. The Oncology Center urges the public to get screened as part of an early-detection initiative. The pilot program began in Vanadzor; 307 women were screened.
Cancer diagnosis, surgery, and radiotherapy are free, while the medication has a co-payment.
https://armenpress.am/arm/news/1042423.html

today in history

2004: Mike Zuckerberg founded Facebook to steal your SSN
1949: Sri Lanka declares indpendence
https://armenpress.am/arm/news/1042309.html

president meets donor

Artsakh president Arayik met donor Alec Baghdasaryan and thanked him. "Only with the joint efforts of the Armenian people is it possible to quickly overcome the difficulties and to plan development programs." Alec plans more charity programs relating to education.
https://armenpress.am/arm/news/1042326.html

donations to Artsakh & recovering soldiers

www.1000plus.am (recovering soldiers & their families)
www.HimnaDram.org (for Artsakh & Armenia)
www.ArmeniaFund.org (U.S. tax-deductible)

archive of older news

http://www.armeniapedia.org/wiki/Daily_Anti-Corruption_Reports

disclaimer

All the accused are considered innocent unless proven guilty in the court of law, even if they "sound" or "appear" guilty.
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Jan/12/2021 news: __ Gas prices could rise: ֏ vs $ __ Jailed for taking Azeri bribe __ How much will AM-AZ railway cost? __ COVID strain, vaccine, stats __ POW & borders __ Childbirth subsidy __ Seismic resistance __ IRS to monitor casinos __ Environmentalists to have voice __ Yezidi theater __ more

Your 11-minute Tuesday report in 2562 words.

gas prices could rise due to currency fluctuations

Russian gas price (at the border) had increased from $150 to $165 per 1000m3 in 2019. Although the Russian currency Ruble was devaluing against the Dollar, Armenia was/is paying for gas with Dollars.
Since 2019, the Pashinyan administration has been trying to convince Russia to implement a different gas payment mechanism within the EAEU trade bloc. Making payments in Rubles instead of Dollars was one of the priorities:
"We are constantly talking about high dollarization within the EAEU, but we still pay for Russian gas in dollars. Our proposal was that it would be more correct if we paid for gas in rubles, because I think it is more logical, also within the EAEU," said Pashinyan in early 2020.
This idea was also shared by Vladimir Putin's personal adviser back in October 2018. It appears the EAEU has been working towards this goal lately.
But meanwhile, Armenia has to pay for Russian gas in Dollars. With Armenian Dram devaluing against the Dollar, the pricing for consumers will likely be revised. Consumers pay 139 Drams per cubic meter. This was calculated in 2020 when $1 was 480 Drams. Today $1 = 520 Drams.
Large consumers pay in Dollars and have their rates adjusted periodically, while small consumers (general public) pays in Drams.
Armenia imports 2.2 billion m3 gas from Russia annually, at the price of $165 per 1000m3. 0.7 billion of it is consumed by the general public.
Dram was devalued by 6.6% since November. This could prompt the internal gas company to raise the prices, including for the general public.
https://armenpress.am/arm/news/1039886.html
http://www.armbanks.am/en/2020/04/07/128024/
https://neftegaz.ru/en/news/energy/406887-armenia-should-pay-for-russian-gas-in-rubles/

Public Council meets drone and robotics industry

The Public Council (linked to PM's office) held a meeting with engineers from the drone, robotics, AI, and nano-tech industries. They discussed ways to help the state to develop the military-industrial complex, drone production, aviation, and to bring their quality to international standards.
https://factor.am/327477.html

former PACE MP sentenced to 4 years for taking bribes from Azerbaijan

An Italian court has concluded that Italian PACE representative Luca Volonte, who is the former head of the European People's Party, took €2.4 million in bribes from the Aliyev regime in 2012-2013.
The bribe was handed over by Azerbaijan's PACE delegation leader Suleymanov. The scheme was coordinated by an Azeri lobbying firm based in Brussels. In return, the MP gave Azerbaijan favors during PACE and Italian Parliament sessions.
https://armenpress.am/arm/news/1039927.html
Tags: #caviar

POWs and searches

The search crews in Artsakh discovered bodies of 10 soldiers and 1 civilian in Jabrayil, Hadrut, and Sgnakh regions. The civilian has already been identified by his relatives. The cause of death is being investigated.
Many bodies under the possession of the Armenian side are yet to be identified, while more bodies will likely be found during daily searches for the foreseeable future. Overall, 575 calls have been made by families who are looking for missing relatives, says the Russian humanitarian envoy in Artsakh.
https://armenpress.am/arm/news/1039900.html , https://www.panarmenian.net/arm/news/289293/
Human Rights Ombudsman Tatoyan once again criticized Azerbaijan for intentionally politicizing and delaying the POW swap mission. "It is against international laws to file felony cases and arrest POWs because that's a form of a prohibited punishment. Azerbaijan is also hiding the true number of POWs."
The Ombudsman has noted that Armenian residents in Tegh, Vorotan, and several other bordering villages have lost access to 2500 hectares of farming lands due to border changes. (some lands that were internationally recognized as part of Azerbaijan were given to Azerbaijan after the war).
https://armenpress.am/arm/news/1039933.html , https://factor.am/327226.html , https://www.armtimes.com/hy/article/204175

POW discussions: general prosecutor meets Azeri counterpart

Chief prosecutor Arthur Davtyan and his Azeri counterpart were invited to Russia. The three sides held a conversation about the establishment of future contacts in the field of international law and other related topics. Prosecutor Davtyan mentioned the importance of implementing the November 9th statement about the return of POWs, "which will serve as an assurance for implementation of other [trade unblocking] issues."
https://armenpress.am/arm/news/1039953.html , https://armenpress.am/arm/news/1039972.html

how much will a new railway network cost?

Azeri economists believe it will cost around $430 million to build a railway network connecting Kars(TR)-Nakhijevan(AZ)-Meghri(AM)-Zangelan(AZ)-Baku(AZ). Overall, if you add Gyumri between Kars and Nakhijevan, it could cost about $434 million.
Economists believe Armenia can use this network to connect with Russia via two directions: Gyumri-Nakhijevan-Meghri-Baku (southern trip), or Ijevan-Ghazakh-Baku (northern trip).
https://www.panarmenian.net/arm/news/289313/

rumors & rebuttals: traitors are not selling Azeri juice in Armenia

Telegram channel Mediaport circulated rumors that "Azeri Sandora juice is being sold in Armenia". The misinformation was picked up by several outlets and caused confusion among the buyers.
Fact-checkers contacted Sandora's local importer who said the producer is a Ukrainian company that sells its product in multiple post-Soviet republics, so they have one unified tag that contains information both in Armenian and Azeri languages.
https://fip.am/14469

4 Dutch MPs receive medals for friendship

Among them is ethnic Kurdish MP Sadet Karabulutu, who publicly criticized the Turkish-Azeri aggression during the war.
https://www.armtimes.com/hy/article/204216

food prices in Artsakh

Pricing for 43 commonly-consumed items was examined by the consumer protection agency in Artsakh. 12 became more expensive, 5 cheaper, 26 remained the same.
Onion +25%, cottege cheese +6%, milk +6%, gloves +5%, ..., pear -12%, rice -1%, eggs -1%, butter -1%.
Several dairy product prices went up, and since Artsakh has dairy companies that own dominant market share, the consumer agency will launch an investigation to see if there was price-fixing.
https://armenpress.am/arm/news/1039946.html

seismic resistance assessment for old buildings

A significant portion of Armenia's large apartment complex buildings were built half a century ago. They may not be seismically safe, considering Armenia's geolocation. After the 1988 earthquake, some buildings remain populated despite being deemed highly unsafe. Many other buildings have safety irregularities.
It is necessary to assess the situation, so the Urban Development Committee has drafted a bill "Methodology for assessing the priority of increasing the seismic resistance of buildings and structures".
https://armenpress.am/arm/news/1039887.html

IRS will closely monitor gambling industry / RFID chips & servers

IRS press release: gambling facilities and online betting services will be more closely monitored. We worked with international experts to digitize the gambling industry and bring it on par with international standards.
All gambling machines and platforms operating in Armenia will be connected to one server which will be connected to a monitoring Center. All betting and winning transactions will be recorded.
The Center will also install RFID microchips in casinos to monitor the movement of chips, the chips purchased or won by players, in real-time.
The government's Digital Council has approved the bill, which is yet to be discussed and voted in the Parliament. The goal is to be able to monitor the financial flows in this sector and to estimate the actual revenues. It will combat money laundering. (BHK skipping a Parliament session due to "COVID" in 3, 2, 1, ... /joke)
https://armenpress.am/arm/news/1039915.html

new "public council" will advise Nature Ministry

Nature Minister Romanos met several environmental organizations and environmentalists and discussed the creation of a new Council, which will advise him on nature protection issues, help draft bills and roadmaps, work with other environmental organizations and NGOs. The Council is accepting applications.
https://armenpress.am/arm/news/1039896.html

large quantities of illegally-cut trees were busted

... by Ijevan policemen during a routine patrol on Sunday. Three cargo trucks were filled with wood.
https://armenpress.am/arm/news/1039960.html

rammed through the gates

The police have arrested the father of a missing soldier who used his Vaz 21 vehicle to ram through the Defense Ministry's entrance gate before smashing it into a building on Sunday.
https://armenpress.am/arm/news/1039957.html , https://www.panarmenian.net/arm/news/289315/

"turn off the camera"

Context: An incident happened last week between parents of drafted soldiers and military officials at a military unit. The parents wanted assurances that their sons would be safe after being deployed on Artsakh borders. The parents wanted to know why Armenian soldiers are still being sent to Artsakh "despite the November 9th statement saying Armenians should withdraw from Artsakh."
During the confrontation, an incident happened between a military official and a journalist. The official struck the camera and instructed it to be turned off. Several media outlets released a message condemning the officer for hindering the journalist's work.
https://armenpress.am/arm/news/1039973.html

infrastructure upgrades

Four settlements in Kotayk province (Yeghvard, Nor Gegh, Aragel, Zovuni) have a newly renovated irrigation pipeline as part of a govt subsidy program.
https://www.armtimes.com/hy/article/204202

today in history

1932: First Yerevan tramway began operating in Yerevan
1951: The UN Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of the Crime of Genocide was implemented.
https://armenpress.am/arm/news/1039885.html

get your free colonoscopy today

The National Center for Oncology has purchased the latest generation tools and will perform a free and enjoyable colonoscopy for residents over the age of 45, for the next 6 months.
The goal is to detect suspicious growths at an early stage. It's the third most common cancer among adults in the world. It has become more common in Armenia in the past decade. When detected early, it can be fully treated.
https://armenpress.am/arm/news/1039911.html

COVID stats

+1885 tested. +355 infected. +729 healed. +5 deaths. 8393 active.
The death rate has been 1.8%. The infection reproduction rate was 0.84 in the past two weeks, down from 1.43.
https://armenpress.am/arm/news/1039906.html , https://armenpress.am/arm/news/1039943.html

COVID numbers have declined, so what do we do?

... we lift some of the restrictions!
"Aye, aye, Captain!"
"I can't hear you!"
"The rule that limits attendance to non-commercial gatherings to no more than 60 people has been removed. All other safety requirements remain in place," said a Healthcare official. "You can enter Armenia via air or land by presenting negative COVID test results that were taken within the past 3 days. If you don't, you will be tested at the airport and will need to self-isolate until the results arrive."
https://armenpress.am/arm/news/1039931.html

Armenia will soon import COVID vaccines

Healthcare Ministry: we are negotiating with multiple entities. The first batch of vaccines will arrive between late-January and mid-February. We are negotiating with producers whose vaccines have passed the necessary tests: Sputnik V, Pfizer, Moderna, and AstraZeneca. In the first phase, the vaccines will be given to the most vulnerable 10% of the population.
https://armenpress.am/arm/news/1039921.html

Sputnik V vaccine has already been tested in Armenia

Healthcare Ministry: no complications were reported by the 15 patients, including Minister Torosyan. The often-discussed "skin redness" in the injection area has not been observed, either.
The first injection gave a 91.4% efficiency. The second increased it to 94%. Even if the vaccine doesn't fully prevent the infection, it can save the patient's life by making the case mild (is that right??).
https://armenpress.am/arm/news/1039925.html

the new COVID strain: good news, bad news

Doctor Davit Melik-Nubaryan: the version of COVID that mutated in the UK will eventually reach Armenia. Preliminary data shows that those who have already been infected and gained immunity from the original COVID will be immune to this new strain. It is believed that the immunity will last 6-12 months for the majority.
The good news is that the new strain isn't more deadly and doesn't result in heavier cases. The bad news is that it spreads a lot faster. The Healthcare system could be overloaded again.
The vaccines against the original strain will likely work against the new one. Pharmaceutical companies may have to modify the vaccines, but it will only take weeks.
Closing borders with the UK won't be helpful to prevent it. We may already have the new strain. We need to develop a new strategy from the ground up.
Viruses mutate all the time. It's part of the evolution. Sometimes they cause more severe symptoms, sometimes lesser. From the evolutionary and survival standpoint, viruses want to cause less severe symptoms for the host so they can have a chance to spread wider.
https://armenpress.am/arm/news/1039856.html

Armenian scientists will study the COVID strain

CDC chief Bakunts: Armenia will have the ability to study the genetic mutations of the coronavirus. Active work is underway to invest in research resources. Meanwhile, we can submit a virus sample to a WHO laboratory to conduct a study for us.
https://armenpress.am/arm/news/1039962.html

families with newborn children receive mortgage subsidy

450 families have so far taken advantage of a government subsidy program that helps with purchasing apartments. ֏526 million will be paid as part of this 2020-2023 program. It is part of a recent initiative to boost the birthrate.
Two other aid programs went into effect in mid-2020. Provincial families received a downpayment subsidy equalling 5% of the total price. Another one subsidizes insurance payments.
The same family can apply for all three programs, and there is no age limit for parents.
https://factor.am/327385.html

diaspora-government cooperation expands: iGorts

iGorts is a program that recently recruited 48 highly skilled diasporan Armenians to visit Armenia and work at 19 various government agencies. Three more volunteers have arrived today to begin their work: Shila Palyan from Canada, Zaven Ayvazyan from Russia, and Anahit Mikaelyan from Cyprus.
https://www.armtimes.com/hy/article/204211

Yerevan to install 32 more elevators in apartment complexes

Arabkir district is the next recipient. Hundreds of units were installed in 2020. They replace the decades-old elevators that have become dangerous and poopy. The new elevators come equipped with running water and flush so you can drain your crap /s.
https://armenpress.am/arm/news/1039954.html

have you been buying stuff right and left lately?

...because trade turnover increased by +34%, and the number of printed receipts by +7%, during this year's New Year's holidays.
֏91 billion was spent between December 29-31, which is ֏23 billion more.
https://www.armtimes.com/hy/article/204195

would your majesty be pleased to take a salt bath?

Nerqin Getashen will have a halotherapy "salt bath" center to help alleviate certain conditions. It's the first in Gegharquniq province. There will also be rooms for aromatherapy (oils), ogyxenotherapy (oxygen cocktails), and massage.
The owner claims it helps boost immunity and alleviates breathing, allergy, and insomnia issues (take the claim with a bath of salt).
https://armenpress.am/arm/news/1039974.html

first Yezidi theater to open in Armenia

"шəp' y əBин" or "war and love" will be the first performance in a newly opened Yezidi theater in Ejmiatsin. It's part of a «Եզդիների կողքին» cultural initiative. The crew had planned a major performance about Yezidi national legend but the 44-day war began and some were drafted.
The crew ended up performing the "шəp' y əBин" during the war. It's about the importance of Yezidis in Armenia, and their love for the country. The January 17th performance will be dedicated to Yezidis who died fighting.
The performers aren't professional actors but they received acting training on-the-fly. "It seems to work because their enthusiasm is great. A very good team has been formed," said the producer.
https://armenpress.am/arm/news/1039941.html

Aram Khachaturian House-Museum will resume "Musical Thursdays"

This year's first classical concert is dedicated to Ruben Babayan, "the BFF of Armenian musicians."
https://armenpress.am/arm/news/1039916.html

Netherlands college will donate large quantities of school supplies

Several thousands of desks, chairs, furniture pieces, computers, lockers, etc. are being loaded in containers to be shipped to Armenia.
The Hermann Wesselink college is renovating its building with new items so they decided to donate the old stuff to Armenian kids. This will be enough to equip 15 provincial schools.
https://factor.am/327135.html

donations to Artsakh & recovering soldiers

www.1000plus.am (recovering soldiers & their families)
www.HimnaDram.org (for Artsakh & Armenia)
www.ArmeniaFund.org (U.S. tax-deductible)

archive of older posts

Armeniapedia's archive of my daily news threads:
http://www.armeniapedia.org/wiki/Daily_Anti-Corruption_Reports

disclaimer

All the accused are considered innocent unless proven guilty in the court of law, even if they "sound" or "appear" guilty.
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[USA-NJ] [H] 2DS Console, games for most Nintendo consoles, PS1/2, Nintendo Powers, collectibles [W] CIB's: Fire Emblem, Kirby's Dream Land 2, Mega Man X Command Mission with card, list, offers

Adding a bunch of items since my last post!
I have 90+ confirmed trades. Also, fair warning, these lists are long, I have a lot of stuff for trade! Looking to do fair value but where I have an item that is worn / in poor shape I value that lower than eBay averages due to condition. Also bolded items are hard trades and I usually only trade limited print Switch games for other limited print Switch games (with some exceptions).
p.s. "CIB" means complete, as in including all the booklets and such that were supposed to come in there, otherwise I will clarify what is included. "NIB" means New In Box, aka sealed, "brand new," in the shrink, etc.
p.p.s. If we are going to trade, all I ask is please be honest about the condition of your items. I can provide pictures for anything I have, please be willing to do the same! Thanks!

HAVE

Switch games, accessories, cards
3DS console, games, accessories
3DS boxes and manuals (no games)
DS games and accessories
Almost every boxed game below has some minor wear to the box
DS boxes and manuals (no games)
GBA games and videos
GBC games and more
GB games and more
Wii U games and packaging
Wii games and accessories
GameCube games, accessories and packaging
N64
N64 boxes and manuals
NES games and accessories
PS3 boxes and manuals (no games)
PS2 games
PS2 boxes and manuals (no games)
PSX games
PSX boxes and manuals (no games)
IBM Tandy
PC
Strategy guides
Collectibles and posters
Comic Books
Random Stuff

WANT

The high priority stuff, all should be CIB unless noted:
The rest:
Pre-order bonuses
Amiibo (want loose)
LRG Cards
Cards for Flinthook, Furi, Slime San, ToeJam and Earl, Golf Story, Dragon's Lair Trilogy, PixelJunk Monsters 2, Lumines Remastered, Yooka-Laylee, The Escapists and Saturday Morning RPG
Limited Print Switch Games (prefer CIB but also fine with NIB, also fine with Best Buy retail versions when applicable)
Other Switch Games (looking for CIB and clean)
3DS Games
DS
GBA
GBC
GB
Wii U
Wii
GameCube
N64
PS3
PS2
PSX
Strategy Guides
I'm happy to look at lists, but these are my priority wants.
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[USA] [H] Games for Switch, Wii U, Wii, GC, NES, GB to 3DS, PS to PS3, Genesis, Xbox, strategy guides, etc [W] Mario Maker 2DS Console, Octopath Traveler, Fox n Forests, Arms, Prof Layton vs Phoenix Wright, PSX Mouse, etc.

Trying to get some trades in before Coronavirus shuts down the USPS and Kevin Costner's The Postman becomes our reality. I have 80 confirmed trades. Also, fair warning, these lists are long, I have a lot of stuff for trade! Looking to do fair value but where I have an item that is worn / in poor shape I value that lower than eBay averages due to condition.
p.s. "CIB" means including all the booklets and such that were supposed to come in there, otherwise I will clarify what is included. "NIB" means New In Box, aka sealed, "brand new," in the shrink, etc.

HAVE

Switch games and accessories
Wii U
Wii games and accessories
GameCube games and accessories
N64 booklets
Most of these have wear
NES games and accessories
Pictures of most items here
3DS games and accessories
DS games and more
GBA
GBA Video sealed titles
Pictures here
GBC games and more
GB games and more
SEGA Genesis games
PS3 games
PS2 games
Pictures of most games here
PSX games
Pictures of most games here
Xbox
IBM Tandy
PC
Strategy guides and gaming magazines
Pictures of most guides here
Collectibles and posters
Comic Books
Random Stuff

WANT

Would really like to pick up a Super Mario Maker 2DS console either CIB or loose
Pre-order bonuses
AC Amiibo Cards
Mario Sports Amiibo Cards
Amiibo
LRG Cards
Cards for Flinthook, Dust, Slime San, Shantae and the Pirate's Curse, ToeJam and Earl, Golf Story, Dragon's Lair Trilogy, PixelJunk Monsters 2, Lumines Remastered, Yooka-Laylee, Blazing Chrome, Battle Chef, Windjammers, The Escapists and Saturday Morning RPG
Limited Print Switch Games (prefer CIB but also fine with NIB)
Other Switch Games (looking for CIB and clean)
3DS Games
DS
GBA
GBC
GB
Also could really use a styrofoam tray with lid for the original console box and plastic trays for game boxes.
Wii
GameCube
N64
PS3
PS2
PSX
NGPC
If anyone has a Neo Geo Pocket Color and/or games for it, I'm interested...
Strategy Guides
I'm also happy to look at lists, but these are my priority wants.
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[USA] [H] Limited Print Switch games, LRG cards, Amiibo cards, more [W] Vasara Collection, Furi, Gris, Prof Layton vs Phoenix Write, Infinite Space, Amiibo cards, more

Everyone is trading Amiibo cards so I am too. I am also looking to get some of the limited print Switch games that I slept on. Willing to do mixed trades except I'm reserving my limited print games for other limited print games. Also hoping to do fair value.
p.s. fair warning, these lists are long, I have a lot of stuff for trade!
p.p.s. when I say "CIB" I mean including all the booklets and such that were supposed to come in there.

HAVE

AC Amiibo cards
SRG trading card packs (all are sealed)
Switch games and accessories
Wii U
Wii games and accessories
GameCube games and accessories
N64 booklets
Most of these have wear
NES games and accessories
Pictures of most items here
3DS games and accessories
DS games and more
GBA
GBA Video sealed titles
Pictures here
GBC games and more
GB games and more
SEGA Genesis games
PS3 games
PS2 games
Pictures of most games here
PSX games
Pictures of most games here
Xbox
IBM Tandy
PC
Strategy guides and gaming magazines
Pictures of most guides here
Collectibles and posters
Comic Books
Random Stuff

WANT

AC Amiibo Cards
Mario Sports Amiibo Cards
Amiibo
LRG Cards
Cards for Flinthook, Dust, Slime San, Shantae and the Pirate's Curse, ToeJam and Earl, Golf Story, Dragon's Lair Trilogy, PixelJunk Monsters 2, Lumines Remastered, Yooka-Laylee, Blazing Chrome, Battle Chef, Windjammers, The Escapists and Saturday Morning RPG
Limited Print Switch Games (prefer CIB but also fine with NIB)
Other Switch Games (looking for CIB and clean)
3DS Games
DS
GBA
GBC
GB
Wii
GameCube
N64
PS3
PS2
PSX
I'm also happy to look at lists, but these are my priority wants.
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Received a great offer for after graduation in May but scared of leaving relationship, family, and friends behind

I know 'Help me pick between Job A and Job B' posts are frowned upon here, so I'm trying to take a different approach at this. My offer information is at the bottom if you care/need to read it to understand, but I'm not going to make that the crux of this post. Going in, I think I know which offer I should take, I just need help/advice for finalizing my decision
Between these two roles (MasterCard and All State), the AS role pays better and would offer me much more experience for my career. That said, deep down I feel like I should definitely pick the AS role, however leaving behind my old life makes me feel reluctant.
The MC role boils down to an HR analyst role using Excel, Workday, and something other tools to manager HR experiences throughout the company. The MC offer also starts off as an 18 month program (still a FT employee, just a part of a special program for new hires) to accustom new employees to the higher level business practices and whatnot. The big thing to note here is that after the 18 months it is entirely possible to transfer departments and roles into something I would like more - say data analytics/data science. Additionally, the 401k plan is insane (167% up to 10%) and they have overall better benefits (using an online calc I found that if I started now my 401K would be about $1.5mil by age 50).
The AS role is a data analytics engineer role, and they commonly use tools like Spark, SQL, Python, which aligns much better with what I want to do. Because the AS role pays better and offers a better experience off the bat, I feel like the choice should be obvious, however I am really reluctant to leave my old life behind.
I have grown up in St. Louis, MO and while I don't have an attachment to this city at all, I would miss the friends and family I have here. Additionally, my GF is finishing a MS program in St. Louis, so we would have to switch to LDR for about a semester or two, which could be very difficult. We have been dating for almost 4 years now, and we plan on getting married, so we wouldn't want to break up over this change, but it would definitely complicate things. Together, we have a long term goal of moving together out west (California ideally), and the AS job helps facilitate that. Another thing I a worried about is friends. I'm not shy and it isn't hard for me to make friends, but I would essentially be starting all over, and I won't even have my GF or family there. In a sense I feel like I'd be going in all alone, which just scares me I guess. I know this is probably just all a part of "growing up," but I figured I'd post here in case anyone else has had a similar experience or can offer advice? I have about 2 weeks to decide. Finally, when I spoke with a professor, she asked "If both jobs were here in St. Louis and paid the exact same, which would you pick?" and I knew AS was the better option simply because it is so aligned with what I want to do long-term, and the MC offer feels like a big gamble as nothing is guaranteed after the 18 months. The MC role could end up paying off if I am able to transfer into something more technical, but that's just not guaranteed.
If you need more info, below are the two offers:
1) MasterCard - Associate Analyst
2) All State - Data Analytics Engineer
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Anti-Corruption & News Summary - Oct/2/2019 :: Diaspora programs for repatriates :: Migration :: Army - Border - Draft :: Constitutional Court judge :: EAEU; laws; gas :: Gambling law :: Online classes :: Education & Healthcare minister :: other news...

A contractor soldier was wounded in the shoulder on AM-AZ border last night. He's doing alright. Azeri media lied about it being an infiltration attempt. Earlier, two Azeri soldiers were killed after their failed infiltration attempt.
https://armtimes.com/hy/article/170727
https://razm.info/138183
Wrestling legend Julfalakyan earlier quit as the Armenian national team coach due to disagreements on how to train. He will work at the Yerevan municipality sports center.
https://armtimes.com/hy/article/170229
Two arson attacks. Someone burned down the car belonging to a chief investigator Mher E. who works at the Investigative Committee.
https://www.armtimes.com/hy/article/170763
Kocharyan-allied politician Vitali Balansanyan: Pashinyan is a terrorist. In 2018 he invaded a state-guarded radio station, which is similar to the armed takeover of the police station by Sasna Tsrer.
https://fip.am/8495
Constitutional Court chief HHK Hrayr Tovmasyan has been accused of being appointed as a judge through legal violations, and other illegal conducts during his administration. Parliament pointed out 4 reasons why he should be impeached. They will hold a vote tomorrow. If 78 MPs vote in favor, the Parliament will send a note to Constitutional Court and ask the 9 judges to vote to impeach Tovmasyan. They may or may not do it.
Tovmasyan himself says it's a political move to remove him as a "barrier".
https://news.am/arm/news/536769.html
BHK chief Gagik Tsarukyan: BHK will not vote for or against the resolution about Constitutional Court chief Hrayr Tovmasyan. We don't think this is a political persecution against him, however. BHK has always been against Tovmasyan's appointment. We pointed out legal problems during his appointment. Right now let the court itself decide whether to remove him or not. (which is the purpose of this vote, to ask the court to remove him, there is a reason they call you "dod").
A BHK MP later added that they aren't sure if the 4 reasons mentioned by QP are enough to impeach Tovmasyan.

QP alone has enough MPs to pass the resolution tomorrow. However, that would require an almost-unanimous vote within the party, which may not happen. LHK also expressed support towards the resolution, which could add enough votes.
https://armtimes.com/hy/article/170700
"sources"
Monday: Putin won't visit Armenia as a sign of protest to Kocharyan arrest.
Tuesday: Putin will visit Armenia but will meet Robert Kocharyan in jail.
Wednesday: Putin visited Armenia but didn't meet Kocharyan, but instead he met Kocharyan's wife and had a lengthy conversation.
Thursday: before Putin left, Kocharyan's wife asked to meet Putin and they had a conversation for a few minutes.

Sources familiar with matters: Putin and Rob are long-time friends. Putin tried to convince Pashinyan that Kocharyan's arrest is illegal. When Pashinyan brought the facts about his arrest, Putin opted for "Don't you get it? He is my friend." To which Pashinyan allegedly responded "I'm sorry that you have friends like that."
https://armtimes.com/hy/article/170703
(Դու ինձ ցավ էս պատճառում, Անտո՜նիո։)
PM went to Parliament to answer questions.
PM: the EAEU meeting was the largest and the most global of it's kind, involving other states. We're happy to have contributed to it. Agreements were made. I held 3 hours of meetings with Putin about AM-RU relations. Both of us were satisfied. The rest is up to the ministries to take care of the implementation of agreements. Putin invited me to visit Russia.
https://armtimes.com/hy/article/170737
http://panarmenian.net/m/arm/news/273570
PM: There are 60 problems that are being discussed in EAEU. They'll be solved gradually. It's about the 4 pillars of the EAEU: freedom of labor, capital, trade, and human movement. EAEU admits that there are problems with these basics. To solve the problems, each member state has to synchronize their laws with EAEU.

PM: another problem is Lars border point between Georgia and Russia, which is the land point that Armenian traders use. It's not sufficient at its current state and there are always delays. This needs to be solved as part of EAEU agreement.
[Georgia and Russia are working on alternative entries. Armenia is working to have its own trade fleet in Black Sea.]
https://www.armtimes.com/hy/article/170754
https://armenpress.am/arm/news/990273.html
Deputy PM Grigoryan: gas price talks continue. We want to sign a long-term contract instead of 1-2 year. (businesses want to know how much they'll be paying in future). By the end of this year we'll have more details. Before universal energy distribution & payment rules are made in EAEU in 2025, we'll need to solve this problem by other means. The goal is to have a system in which everyone will be informed about gas price change well ahead of time. Rest be assured that this December you won't wake up to learn that the gas price will go up in January.
https://www.armtimes.com/hy/article/170756
https://www.panorama.am/en/news/2019/10/02/Armenia-deputy-PM-gas-prices/2175544
PM tells the story about the selfie they took with country leaders. Lukashenko isn't in it because he had to leave early to participate in a family member funeral: https://youtu.be/DIqg4CC5Sl8
Armenia and Singapore have signed the first out of five agreements. This one is about trade, service and investments.
http://arka.am/en/news/politics/armenia_singapore_sign_agreement_on_services_trade_and_investments_/
Defense Minister Tonoyan was also summoned to Parliament.
DM: we scored an unprecedented level of ability to draft soldiers and move them around. Within 1 day, we were able to double the size of the army. The details will be sent to Parliament and Govt in written form.
https://armtimes.com/hy/article/170732
Parliament is discussing minimum wage raise from 55k to 68k AMD. Govt earlier approved it. If parliament approves it, 57k public and 130k private workers will see a direct raise.
https://armenpress.am/arm/news/990166.html
Parliament (QP and BHK) is making amendments to the new strict anti-gambling laws. Each gambling company will have the ability to have 1 office in provinces, and 1 in each of Yerevan administrative districts.
Just as earlier, they can continue to have their offices in several cities that are known for recreation, gambling and tourism.
Office size is limited to 200m2. Office must verify that a gambler's spouse didn't get a court order prohibiting the spouse from wasting family money on gambling.
Law goes into effect in Nov-2020 if approved.
https://armenpress.am/arm/news/990176.html
https://factor.am/188579.html
Migration Agency:
~1mln people left Armenia since the independence. 42% of Lori residents left, the highest percentage among all provinces.
In recent years, the emigration is more about work related, and the permanent relocations have reduced. 95% of them go to Russia for seasonal work.
The situation has gotten better after the 2018 revolution. The migration agency will offer the govt a pilot program to help Armenians who want to return.
https://factor.am/188616.html
LHK: there is a plagiarism in University of Engineering rector's dissertation. With so many rectors recently getting busted with plagiarizm, why don't you check every rector's papers?
Education Minister Harutyunyan: we don't have the legal right to do mass checks. If a plagiarism evidence surfaces about a specific paper, we check it.

LHK: some villages don't have teachers in schools.
Minister: we plan to add online classes in all schools beginning next September. A pilot program was done in Ararat province. It was successful.

LHK: but do villagers have internet?
Minister: we worked a lot about it last year.
https://armenpress.am/arm/news/990271.html
https://armenpress.am/arm/news/990234.html
https://factor.am/188748.html
Press F to receive A.
Earlier, health minister Torosyan sent a report to NSS accusing SOC boss Sanasaryan and 2-3 other employees of illegally helping a company, with ties to one of the SOC employees, to win a dialysis medical contract with hospitals.
Sanasaryan denied wrongdoing, pointing out the fact that SIS later found that the previous medical contracts were rigged. Sanasaryan claimed he was un-rigging it. NSS kept the charges nonetheless.

Sanasaryan lawyer says his client wasn't aware that several SOC employees were doing something illegal, no evidence that proves otherwise. "The only recorded fact shows that when Sanasaryan was hiring one of these employees, the employee disclosed that he has ties with a medical business."
Sanasaryan says that in late-2018, minister Torosyan contacted him to warn that a company that won a license, was affiliated with one of Sanasaryan's employees, but Torosyan allegedly said the company made a favorable financial offer to the hospital. Sanasaryan then allegedly checked the papers for a conflict of interest laws but concluded that it was done legally.

The defense is claiming: when the SOC employee Adyan was hired, he notified boss Sanasaryan that he owns a specific company. Sanasaryan told Adyan that the latter has to legally file some paperwork about a management transfer (or something like that), but the employee misunderstood it as "make sure it doesn't show up on legal documents".
Sanasaryan accused minister Torosyan of false testimony against him, and "now-retired" NSS Vanetsyan of giving PM a false info about him. He thinks it's because SOC was planning to audit NSS and Health Ministry.
3 employees + Sanasaryan are facing charges. The case is in court.

Minister Torosyan has responded saying he didn't give a false testimony. If he gave a false testimony it can be checked and either verified or denied; he transferred all the info he had to authorities, says Torosyan.
https://youtu.be/QWNQrYKlz3Q
San https://armtimes.com/hy/article/170701
San https://armtimes.com/hy/article/170714
Tor https://armenpress.am/arm/news/990224.html
Tor https://factor.am/188741.html
Yerevan municipality has transferred 160mln to Sanitek so they can pay their employees' August salaries. It's over. Yerevan and Sanitek broke up. The city will continue to import it's own garbage bins and trucks.
https://armtimes.com/hy/article/170711
Office of Diaspora is working on a fund that'll help 1,000 families who want to return to Armenia, by subsidizing their mortgages.
Young startups by diasporans can win $30,000 grants. This project begun last year and has helped 9 startups so far.
https://factor.am/188640.html
Police about a 2015 corruption case:
Ministry of Economic Development signed a contract with a company to purchase a device that checks gas stations. During the process, the company falsified device records, inflated the price, and caused a 19mln damage to state.
https://armenpress.am/arm/news/990223.html
The Supreme Court of Turkey has sided with an Armenian church foundation and prevented its appropriation by the General Directorate of Turkish Foundations. Court also ruled that Armenian foundation's rights to take the case to court were violated. The case is sent back to lower court. If the lower court sides with Armenian foundation, it'll be able to get hundreds of pieces of confiscated property.
https://factor.am/188686.html
US State Department met Ministry of Infrastructure and expressed willingness to work on energy projects. They spoke about the nuclear plant, waste, upcoming energy generation plans. Armenian side expressed interest towards obtaining a US-made small modular reactor.
https://factor.am/188809.html
President Sarkissian earlier went to STARMUS international science and arts conference and convinced them to hold the next one in Armenia. They have agreed. Reps came to Armenia to discuss the 2020 plans. Participants are scientists, astronomers and artists around the world.
https://armenpress.am/arm/news/990244.html
Some people PULL to prevent families. Others PULL once they already have families. What side are you on?
Pulling competition as part of "Best Sports Family" tournament:
https://armenpress.am/arm/news/990282.html
Disclaimer: All the accused are innocent until proven guilty by the court of law, even if they may sound as being guilty. Currency in Armenian Drams unless specified otherwise. Older posts can be found at: PART 1 ; PART 2 ; PART 3 ; PART 4 , credits to Idontknowmuch.
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Rise and Fall Part 4

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Year 4, 2008
2008 starts off hot. I grind a lot of MTTs on FTP this year. It was my biggest year (total cashes) on FTP at 425k. I am still on that life time ban from Poker Stars. I hate UB and AP back then. So Carbon and FTP are the bulk of where I play. Though I am pretty sure I downloaded and played every site ever to exist in those days.
I start playing HU nlh cash during this year. 400nl up to 1knl are my comfort zone (my bb100 was always highest at 1knl, I am fairly certain I fuck off money the lower the stakes go, yet go higher and the competition is tougher, 1knl was like a good ceiling for casual fish, it was the stake that seemed to lure some whales in)
I stay living at home until May roughly. While living at home I am playing 80+ hours a week. I start dabbling in some bigger live games (just 5-10 but the game would get stupid deep at times, everyone played so bad back in 08, stacks just got in with top pair those days. KQ vs KT on a K high board was just gonna be a big pot every time!)
I will share the most epic hand I ever played live, I am fairly uncertain if this was in 08 or 09 but I have plenty of material for 09.
I am far too lazy to go animate this hand for this thread, or any thread. Plus there is some other stuff going on.
5-10 NL 10 handed and I am on the button with 56o
Gonna just pretend every player has 2k-3k
UTG raises to 30 Only one person folds between him and me so I flat (I did a lot of things live I would never do online. Live poker was a vacation to me. I splashed around and gambled a lot) and one of the blinds calls.
8 ways to flop 240$ pot
T74xxc
BB checks UTG bets 75 (yes 75$ into 240$ 8 ways) All but one call to me. I flat and the BB flats.
Turn 6c pot is 775~
BB checks UTG bets 150$ (yes into 775~ pot) One call One fold Then a 60 year old man raises to 300 (yes he min raises) Asian guy behind him (pretty loose player) flats 300 with 1200~ behind
I raise to 1125 BB folds UTG folds Caller folds 60 year old man who has 2k stack roughly starts thinking. Tanks for 30 seconds. My hearts thumping a bit. 60 seconds I am just waiting on him to fold. Then he does something unbelievable, he mutters something about not having a redraw, and shows his hand to the guy to his right. The guy to his right kind wide eyes a bit. He tanks for another 30 seconds, the whole time I am in my head thinking “is this guy holding the nuts but worried about a fucking redraw because theres two clubs now?!!?! Am I about to bluff the nuts off a hand?!?!” He tanks for another 30 seconds and says something about a redraw again and MUCKS HIS HAND. I am fist pumping in my head.
Now its on Asian gambler (probably not a smart guy to try and squeeze out) He basically snap puts his last 1200 in the pot and I sigh call the 400~ after making the nuts fold and Asian guy named Hai tables 3rd nuts 35xx and I cant hit a 3/8 for a chop.
Yes it was confirmed that he folded the nuts. He was distraught after seeing our hands knowing he mucked a 5k~ pot even if Hai folded. I have always considered this to be the most epic hand I have ever played probably because of the 60-120 seconds in my head being fully aware that he had the nuts and thinking is he really going to fold 98 to me? When he mucked it was like I had already won the pot. I made the nuts fold in NLH. The guy who folded it is a super nice guy I still run into from time to time. The Asian who called shows up once in a blue moon anymore.
Around March/April I pack my bags to go to Vegas with my sister who was going out there for work and wanted me to go with her since I had been there before. She had a conference on two of the 4 days we went and I play poker all 4 days anyways. Im a degenerate, I dont have time to hang out with my sister!
So we get on a flight out of Tulsa and go. I think I brought 10k with me. Caesars was having the WSOP circuit championship while I was there so I walk over to Caesars each day to rub elbows with my fellow super pros. I play some 5-10nl and win some money. Games were soft from what I remember. People just took a lot of bad lines. Im foggy on the action of this hand but this was one of the few pots I remember in fair detail from a decade plus ago and I will attempt to reconstruct it as best I can.
I am about 4-5k deep in a 5-10 game and in late position with QTcc
EP with me covered opens to 40 Mid calls I make it 175ish EP flats Mid folds
Q45xxx
EP checks I bet 225ish EP raises to 600ish I flat
Turn Kx
EP bets 1k ish I flat
River 9x EP rips which was about 2500-3k effective I tank. I remember he was a guido looking guy. Fairly young. Prob not a poker pro, he looked more like a guy who gets a thrill out of shooting steroids into his friends asses. I remember thinking that his hand is often AQ or pairs here but why on earth would he continue barreling AQ. I am not a guy who picks up physical tells. Im a fucking basement dwelling pale white online player. I read avatars and usernames not faces.
I tank for a couple minutes wanting to call but not wanting to fuck up and gift him this river bet.
Ultimately I end up calling and he says youre good and tables 66.
Ive never been one to celebrate winning a pot but I got up and fist pumped a couple times. This wasnt too uncommon in those days tbh. I definitely would never do that now under any circumstance shy of hitting a very large BBJ and I doubt I would do it then. This was the biggest pot I had ever won live though (over 9k) and I was an excited punk 22 year old kid exerting my white privilege with a fist pump while weighing 140lbs soaking wet.
I was up 10~ on the trip in a couple days and Saturday (maybe Friday fuck if I remember) was the next day and that meant the circuit main started. I thinkkkk there was two day 1s and I caught the second one. I had decided if I was up 10k I would play this tourney so thats what I did.
So the next day I get out of bed walk over to Caesars casually walk up to the cage and hand over 5000$ for a seat in this tourney. (Mind you I am 22 at the time I look like I am 16) I get a ticket with a seat number and head that way.
I pull up my chair and take a look around to see Allen Cunninham and Chris Ferguson at my table along with several online guys who I didnt know exactly who they were but could tell they were online players.
I forget start stack but I think it was 10k. 25-25 start level. 25-50 second level. First level I open a pot or two but play nothing of substance. Second level I pick up KK and theres an open to 150 from an online player. I 3b to 475. He eyes me and makes it 1275. I eye him and make it 3200. He eyes me and rips. I wink at him, blow him a kiss and say “read them and weep” as I shovel my stack in and table my 2nd best hand in poker. He then tables AA and we run 5 cards that offer me no King and I go on my way 5000$ poorer after an hour or so.
Hindsight, this is obviously terrible. Im still pretty green. Never should be getting 200bb in with KK early in an MTT vs a competent player. Probably flat the 1200 and assess flop as a solid player wont be 4b QQ/JJ/AK in this spot and definitely wont be doing this light OOP. Maybe I end up stacking anyways but what I did was bad. I was probably one of the two or three worst players at my table (given I was way out of my element), it wasnt exactly a soft field. I think Ferguson or Cunningham ended up winning it. Field was around 300 if I remember right. (Just searched it out and Cunningham was the winner for 500k)
So I head back home still winner on the trip but dishing off 5k for a tourney hurt a bit. I move to Tulsa with a different couple friends. Eclipse 100k bankroll not long after. Then jeopardize a big chunk of that roll one day.
I have approximately a 125k roll. 60-70k of it is on Carbon. I get into an epic session with a guy I and my friends have literally 10s of thousands of hands against but have never talked to. He never said a word in chat. Jerry2000 was his username. (Later he would become Jerry2009 after making new account on different skin)
So we set out at 10-20 as he always wanted to play bigger when we played 5-10 and I was up on him lifetime so I oblige. He wasnt a big fish really, he was just aggressive pre and post but pretty snug on turns and rivers from what I remember. Catching his river jams when he had air was a very rare event yet I want to pay every single one because of how aggro he was pre and post. Two tables. I dont remember any of the specific hands. My old pc is fried and I have no access to the HEM on it so I cant go relive it. But long story short I get stuck. Baddddddd. I run putrid and Jerry2000 has 30k at one of the tables and 25k at the other. Im stuck 50k to this guy and have 15-20k left in my account. I type “brb smoke” in chat to step outside and have a cigarette. Typing brb smoke is something I rarely did, you lost your action 95% of the time. You pissed in bottles and held it if you had to shit when you play HU online, but we had been at it for a couple hours already and I hadnt had one and tbh I was willing to let him run to salvage the last of my account and rebuild. I remember that cigarette well. Pacing around the back porch of this house I lived at. Steaming trying to calm down saying its gonna be ok just calm down.
I walk back in and much to my surprise ole Jerry still remains. I sit back in and the tables turn. I end up getting even then winning 10k before he quit. I played what were clearly the two biggest pots I had ever played (i mean was clearly a point where we were both 12-15k deep and big pot was gonna happen) but I dont remember them. I remember making a flush one hand vs a smaller flush but I am not sure if that was a 20k pot. He got up on me just stacking me relentlessly for 2k at a time. I was admittedly a bit of a tilt monkey. I gambled too loose and played overly aggro when I was stuck.
That session was pivotal though. That was the last time I ever got stuck for a decent chunk of my roll. It scared me a bit. I followed BRM pretty perfectly after this.
Tbh I dont remember much else from 08. Was drinking a lot when I moved in with buddies (always a set back when I did this, if I had just focused on poker back then and wasnt a fucking idiot with money I would be rich)
Oh a decently good story from 08 towards end of year. Not exactly poker related but this is the type of shit I wasted money on. We were watching the NFL playoffs (this is prob technically early 09) and the Arizona Cardinals were at Carolina and the Eagles were at NYG if memory serves me correctly. Arizona was 8-8 that year yet was a division winner. Eagles were a wildcard team. This meant if the Cardinals and Eagles won the Cardinals would host the NFC championship game at 8-8 which would be pretty crazy. So I predict this to happen while drunk and say if it does I will rent a van and buy a ticket for everyone there which was 5 people. Sure enough it happens and I am buying 1000$ tickets off stubhub and renting a 500$ van and buying hotel rooms and shit and end up blowing 6-7k when it was all said and done. Was a good game though. Ive been to KC and that day in AZ was loudest I have ever heard a stadium bar none. I then went to Tunica when I got home and AZ lost to Pitt while I was in Tunica which gave Pittsburg the lead on Dallas for most superbowl wins (Cowboys fan here, sigh)
Next year heats up a bit more. I have my biggest winning year ever. I win a live donkament (I never have been too involved in live MTTs, cash is king and you dont get tax forms when you play cash games) Still not a lot of humor in these when that was my original goal, but enough are reading that I will continue. Hope you enjoyed, will release another one in a day or two.
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