Community News
News and announcements from the Cyprus Armenian community
September 24, 2011 

MP VARTKES MAHDESSIAN: MKHITAR KOSH MEDAL
On the occasion of the 20th anniversary of the Republic of Armenia, RA President Serz Sarksyan signed a decree on 3rd September 2011on awarding MP Vartkes Mahdessian the prestigious "Mkhitar…September 20, 2011 

TRAINING FOR ANTI-DISCRIMINATION FOR NGOS
A training is being organized by the Migration Policy Group and Human European Consultancy, in collaboration with Symfiliosi, on anti-discrimination for NGOs. It will be held on 12th November 2011…August 01, 2011 

KALAYDJIAN FOUNDATION: LAUNCH OF NEW 'UNIVERSITY GRANTS' PROGRAMME
The Kalaydjian Foundation is pleased to announce the launch of a new programme of grants to talented students studying full-time towards undergraduate degrees at accredited universities.The programme is aimed at providing assistance to…July 27, 2011 

Armenia ship arrives at Limassol port
We inform you with great pleasure that the sailboat "Armenia" will be arriving at the Limassol new port at 7:00 pm on Thursday, 11 August 2011. Limassol will be the…July 01, 2011 

UNIVERSITY OF CYPRUS ARMENIAN LANGUAGE COURSES
We have the pleasure to inform you that the part time Armenian language courses, which began last year at the University of Cyprus were completed with great success. Beginner and…June 01, 2011 

SDHP Congratulates Mr Vartkes Mahdessian
Social Democrat Hunchakian party's Cyprus executive committee congratulates Mr Vartkes Mahdessian for his re-election as Armenian representative in Cyprus Parliament (PDF file in Armenian).May 27, 2011 

HISTORY OF THE REPUBLIC OF CYPRUS
As of Saturday, 28 May 2011, the 3rd volume of the "History of the Republic of Cyprus" will be available from kiosks all around Cyprus. I am delighted to inform…May 26, 2011 

Candidates announcements
Dr. Antranik Ashdjian congratulates Mr.Mahtesian (in Armenian) and Mr.Mahtesian thanks the community (in Armenian)May 09, 2011 

VISIT-PILGRIMAGE TO THE ARMENIAN MONASTERY
The Office of the Representative of the Armenian Community, Mr Vartkes Mahdessian, in co¬operation with the Armenian Prelature of Cyprus, organised on Sunday 8 May 2011 the fourth visit-pilgrimage to…September 09, 2010 

The Contribution, Rights and Protection of the Minorities in the Cyprus society
The Representatives of the Armenian, Maronite and Latin Religious Groups in the House of Representatives, in collaboration with the Ministry of Justice and Public Order and the office of the…August 03, 2010 

AGBU ARARAT FC TO HOST THE UEFA FUTSAL GROUP D GAMES
AGBU Ararat FC will host the UEFA Futsal Group D games between 14-22 August 2010 in Nicosia. The 3 teams, FC Levski Sofia West of Bulgaria, SD Croatia Berlin of…July 28, 2010 

THE UNIVERSITY OF CYPRUS BEGINS ARMENIAN LANGUAGE COURSES
The University of Cyprus Begins Armenian Language Courses With the initiative of the Armenian MP Mr. Vartkes Mahdessian, the University of Cyprus will commence part time Armenian Language Courses as…May 17, 2010 

May 17th - International Day against Homophobia
In Cyprus, Homophobia is perhaps the least recognized form of discrimination. Data from the latest Eurobarometer have shown that Cypriots are more wary of having a homosexual neighbor than the…April 30, 2010 

EU awards journalists for raising awareness of discrimination
The European Union awarded the "For Diversity. Against Discrimination" prize to German daily Süddeutsche Zeitung for raising awareness of discrimination. A Hungarian journalist won second place and an article from…March 24, 2010 

Cyprus University begins Armenian language courses September 2010
With the initiative of the Armenian MP Mr. Vartkes Mahdessian, the Cyprus University will commence on a part time basis Armenian language courses, as of September 2010. This positive result…March 17, 2010 

A GRADUATION GIFT TO REMEMBER
ARMENIAN MP VARTKES MAHDESSIAN'S PRESENT TO NAREG ARMENIAN SCHOOL GRADUATES VISIT TO ARMENIA AS OF JULY 2010 The Armenian Representative Mr. Vartkes Mahdessian in cooperation with the Government of…December 22, 2009 

CBS Exposes Turkey’s Violation of Greek Minority Rights, but Ignores Armenians
CBS Network's "60 Minutes" program aired on December 17 a devastating exposé of the violations of the rights of the Greek minority in Turkey. Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew of the Greek…December 16, 2009 

A NECESSARY EXPLANATION
Concerning Nareg schools new committee One of the major reasons that led to my decision to announce my candidature for the post of Armenian Representative in the House of Representatives…December 11, 2009 

Robbers steal former Cyprus president's corpse
Thieves have stolen the corpse of Tassos Papadopoulos, the former president of the Republic of Cyprus, police say. Mr Papadopoulos' body was removed after his grave in Nicosia was broken…November 25, 2009 
