September 2005

1  NCI founder Raffi K. Hovannisian's participation in the Polish Solidarity movement's 25th-anniversary conference is referenced in Arka news agency, Armenians Today information bulletin, and Yerrord Uzh, Asbarez, Haikakan Zhamanak and Noyan Tapan Highlights newspapers.

3  Raffi Hovannisian receives Laura Jewett, NDI senior associate and deputy director for Eurasia.

5  Raffi Hovannisian's interview on the 25th anniversary of Solidarnost is broadcast by Radio Liberty, Kentron television's “Epicenter” program, and Shant television's “Horizon” program.

Leader of the National Rebirth Party Albert Bazeyan references Raffi Hovannisian in Shant television's “Herankar” program, Aravot and Pakagits newspapers, and Gazeta SNG.

Raffi Hovannisian's comments on proposed constitutional amendments are covered by ArmeniaLiberty in “Opposition Gears for Campaign against Constitutional Changes.”

6  Raffi Hovannisian is referenced by Haikakan Zhamanak in “National Movement Should not be Forgotten,” and by Aravot daily in “From Solidarnost to Democracy” and in “Women Can Change Much.”

7  Founded by Armenouhi and Raffi K. Hovannisian, the Orran benevolent organization launches one-month campaign for destitute children and elderly, covered by Kentron, Shant, Armenia, ArmNews, Yerkir, HaiTV, H2 television, Aravot and Noyan Tapan Highlights newspapers, and A1 Plus.

8  Raffi Hovannisian meets with US Ambassador John Marshall Evans and Donna Evans, former President of the World Affairs Council of Washington.

9  Raffi Hovannisian congratulates the first anniversary of 168 Zham weekly.

14  Raffi Hovannisian receives Martin Swartz, US Deputy National Intelligence Officer for Russia and Eurasia.

15  Raffi Hovannisian's interview on the role of the Diaspora in democracy-building in Armenia is covered by Oneworld Multimedia and Groong news network.

The National Citizens' Initiative convenes a specialized policy seminar on “Women in Politics,” covered by Kentron, AR, HaiTV television, Armenian public radio, and by Arka, Arminfo and Noyan Tapan news agencies.

NCI roundtable is covered by Azg, Aravot, Golos Armenii, Hayots Ashkarh newspapers, Taregir, Oneworld Multimedia Blog, Panorama Armenian information portal.

20  Raffi Hovannisian releases a statement on the draft constitutional amendments to be put to a nationwide referendum, covered by Aravot, Golos Armenii, Iravunk and Hayots Ashkarh newspapers, and Taregir, A1Plus, ArmeniaLiberty, RFE/RL Newsline, Noyan Tapan, Arminfo, Regnum news agencies, Kavkazskiy Uzel, Mediaforum.Am, Armenians Today Bulletin, Day.Az.

Raffi Hovannisian's letter congratulating its second anniversary is referenced in Pakagits newspaper.

Hovannisian attends Greek Embassy reception to bid farewell to outgoing Ambassador Antonios Vlavianos.

22  The National Citizens' Initiative convenes a specialized policy seminar on “The Generation of Independence: Present and Future Tasks,” covered by Shant, Kentron, AR, HaiTV, ArmNews television, Armenian public radio, Radio Liberty and Max Liberty, and by Arka, Arminfo and Noyan Tapan news agencies, Taregir daily.

23  NCI roundtable is covered by Hayots Ashkarh, Taregir newspapers.

Raffi Hovannisian receives Alan Rousso, senior political counsellor of the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development.

Hovannisian is referenced in Yerrord Uzh as a serious political force for the international community in the strategic perspective.

26  Raffi Hovannisian is referenced as the public figure with the highest rating by Noyan Tapan Highlights, and independent survey conducted in August.

28  Raffi Hovannisian appears as a special guest on Yerkir television's “The Theme of the Day” program.

29  Raffi Hovannisian's interview is covered by Regnum news agency in “In Many Questions Russia is a Strong Ally.”