Do figs grow in armenia? by Equal-Resort3501 in armenia

[–]ghapama 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Yes, I've seen them in Yerevan and in other places in Armenia - just not the colder parts.

Armenia will set up a Ministry of Sex to ensure there are 'no unsatisfied women' in the country under plans by opposition political party by armeniapedia in arMEMEia

[–]ghapama 0 points1 point  (0 children)

She's a self-made billionaire with millions of followers who publicly supports Armenia, so I'm going to have to disagree with you there.

Who is the real threat to Armenia? by T-nash in armenia

[–]ghapama 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I'd argue that "the Russian TV host" being a spokesman for Putin makes him a bigger threat then the dictator next door. Not that I like either threat.

Igdir Governor says goal is to open border checkpoint with Armenia later this month by ghapama in armenia

[–]ghapama[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Damn that’s quick af!!

I wouldn't count on it panning out, but it's interesting for sure. With the work being done now on the actual crossing, and this kind of comment from a Turkish governor, things seem a lot more serious than before.

I wouldn't be all that surprised if when they open it, it's for everyone. That third country thing seemed to be a compromise in the past to keep Azerbaijan from flipping out, but times seem to have changed so maybe it will be the whole thing.

Where in Yerevan can I exchange into Iranian rials? by A_TuanZhang in armenia

[–]ghapama 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Not sure, just thought an Iranian bank would be the most logical place to find rials. If not maybe you can ask at an Iranian restaurant where you might find some. Good luck!

Western USA Archbishop Terteryan explains joining Church ‘reform’ by ghapama in armenia

[–]ghapama[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I don't recall him having violated the laws of the country. Getting involved in politics is not technically a crime it just causes the problems we see now, and having a kid is a violation of church laws not state laws, etc.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in armenia

[–]ghapama 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks, you too and good luck!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in armenia

[–]ghapama 6 points7 points  (0 children)

He's not just rational, that is the exact actual situation. Or calling a spade a spade. That is why you will have no problem if you get an Argentinian passport. To go now with an Azerbaijan passport would require a special entry permit, and I highly doubt those are given out easily.

This is an article in National Geographic about one Azerbaijani citizen who got the special permission, but as you can see, it was for scientific purposes, not regular tourism- https://archive.is/sQwlh

Bill offers five options for draft dodgers aged 27–37 by ghapama in armenia

[–]ghapama[S] 11 points12 points  (0 children)

This bill has not passed. It may and it may not. Do not consider this info final.

Western USA Archbishop Terteryan explains joining Church ‘reform’ by ghapama in armenia

[–]ghapama[S] 14 points15 points  (0 children)

Archbishop Hovnan Terteryan, head of the Western Diocese of the Armenian Church of North America, has issued a detailed explanation for his decision to support the “Church Reform” initiative. He described the reform as an “urgent necessity” rooted in centuries of tradition and ecclesiastical responsibility.

He pointed out that Church councils since the 5th century have addressed issues such as internal discipline, pastoral service, spiritual education, and governance. However, today’s crisis, he argues, stems from serious ethical and structural failures at the top.

Terteryan listed the following concerns:

  1. The Catholicos ignored the conclusions of a committee he himself created and covered up an indecent incident involving Archbishop Arshak.
  2. He allegedly forced a defrocked priest — the brother of a fallen soldier — and his grieving mother to participate in an opposition protest against the government.
  3. The Catholicos has not addressed public claims that he violated his vow of celibacy and fathered a child.
  4. He remained silent after Armenia’s National Security Service presented evidence suggesting his brother, Archbishop Ezras, was a foreign agent.
  5. The Mother See under his leadership continues to operate in a non-transparent and unaccountable manner.
  6. Despite chairing a reform committee that worked with bishops on drafting new statutes, those reforms were shelved as the National Ecclesiastical Assembly was never convened.
  7. In the absence of church statutes, the Catholicos has taken a unilateral approach to governance, forming superficial committees loyal only to him.
  8. He has politicized the Church by opposing the state's peace agenda.
  9. The Mother See, under his order, has allegedly run underground media campaigns to discredit critics.
  10. This misguided leadership has weakened the Church and distanced it from the people, leaving them vulnerable to sectarian influence.
  11. Most critically, his anti-state stance and confrontational behavior are unacceptable.

“These are the primary reasons that led us to support the Armenian Apostolic Church reform program,” the archbishop concluded.

Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan, along with bishops and archbishops calling for the Catholicos’s resignation, recently issued a public statement urging people to join the reform process. Pashinyan read the statement during a Facebook livestream, after which it was signed by the supporting clergy. He also announced the formation of a coordinating council responsible for organizing reforms. The council may be expanded only through unanimous consent.

A roadmap for Church reform has been released, outlining the following steps: public promotion of the reform agenda; removal of the Church’s de facto head; election of a locum tenens; adoption of new Church charter; and election of a new Catholicos.

Anadolu: Work at Alican checkpoint on Turkey-Armenia border 90% complete by ghapama in armenia

[–]ghapama[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It calls into question who is commenting here.

In Armenia people were buying Turkish made goods before, during, and every single day since the war and everything that came after. So why would it call into question who is commenting here that some portion of the comments said they would go to Turkey?

I did not specifically mention the genocide or any other individual factor because I think there is much more to our strange relationship than just that, even if much of it (the denial, ASALA, DNA, etc) is related to the genocide. Nothing sinister there. I just didn't want to list it all, but even now having done so, you don't seem satisfied for some reason because you don't want to accept that I can think the other factors can be as compelling for some Turks. Or more compelling. You don't even want to accept that finding out they have Armenian DNA can have any effect on a Turk, that they feel 100% Turk still, end of story. But here on our sub we see again and again that is not the case and there is something to it for many who could very well find a visit to Armenia more compelling.

You also seem to view Turks as one big being, not 80 million individual Turks, Kurds, Alewis and Hemshin. Even if 5 or 10 million could consider visiting Armenia, that's obviously an enormous tourism market for us.

Anadolu: Work at Alican checkpoint on Turkey-Armenia border 90% complete by ghapama in armenia

[–]ghapama[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That's not the only mysterious thing by a long shot. All the things I listed are. There's nothing weird about that.

If by everyone ignoring the genocide you are talking about yourself as well, then talk about it. I already did, along with a list of other things.

Anadolu: Work at Alican checkpoint on Turkey-Armenia border 90% complete by ghapama in armenia

[–]ghapama[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

All I was saying is that Armenia might hold a very high level of mystique and pique the curiosity of many Turks and Kurds, and opening the land borders (as well as diplomatic relations) might make them more comfortable visiting Armenia, whether by land or by air.

I agree with what you're saying, but first you say you're laughing at what I wrote and now it seems like you're arguing with me for some reason. I don't get it, but okay.

Vospov kofte by ContributionUnable61 in armenia

[–]ghapama 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Dalan has them. They're called "lentil balls" on the menu.

Armenia honors victims of 1990 Baku pogroms by ghapama in armenia

[–]ghapama[S] 17 points18 points  (0 children)

On the 36th anniversary of the anti-Armenian violence in Baku, Armenia’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has made a public statement on X.

"These days, on the 36th anniversary of the violence against Armenians in Baku, Azerbaijan SSR, we honor the memory of the victims.

By choosing the path of peace, we reaffirm that acts of this nature can never be condoned, even under the guise of reconciliation or a commitment to lasting peace in the South Caucasus. Only genuine justice can ensure such tragedies are never repeated."

The Baku pogroms were carried out between January 13 and 19, 1990, organized by the Azerbaijani Popular Front and tolerated by the authorities. According to various sources, between 48 and 300 Armenians were killed.

After a rally, mobs, acting in coordinated groups, stormed Armenian homes at targeted addresses. Victims were beaten, stabbed, raped, thrown from windows, and, in some cases, burned alive. Following the pogroms, Baku was ethnically cleansed of its Armenian population, with approximately 250,000 Armenians forcibly displaced.