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Greek Cypriots should ‘welcome Erdogan with flowers’

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Greek Cypriots should welcome Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan with flowers when he visits northern Cyprus next week, the head of the National Unity Party (UBP), Huseyin Ozgurgun has reportedly said.

According to Turkish Cypriot daily, Kibris, Ozgurgun on Wednesday, Ozgurgun said that if it were not for Turkey, the Greek Cypriots would not live on the island in peace and tranquillity.

Erdogan is set to visit the north on July 10, his first visit after bring sworn in again after his recent re-election.

In statements to Turkish Dogan news agency (DHA), Ozgurgun  dismissed as ‘nonsense’ comments made by the Greek Cypriot negotiator Andreas Mavroyiannis expressing the Republic of Cyprus’ disapproval of Erdogan’s visit.

“Mavroyiannis or the Greek Cypriot leadership should come to Ercan [Tymbou airport] holding flowers.  If it was not for our Turkey, the Greek Cypriots also would not live on the island in peace and tranquillity. We, as Turkish Cypriots, are proud, happy. Our President, Mr Erdogan loves us, he loves the Turkish Cypriot people. If our Turkey did not exist, we would also not exist,” said Ozgurgun.

Commenting on references in Greek Cypriot social media that Erdogan should meet with President Anastasiades, Ozgurgun described them as “propaganda”. If Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras visits the Turkish Cypriot leader, he said, then Erdogan will visit Anastasiades.

During his visit, according to reports, Erdogan will officially open the Hala Sultan mosque in Mia Milia.

Source: http://cyprus-mail.com/2018/07/04/greek-cypriots-should-welcome-erdogan-with-flowers/

Tribute flowers at genocide memorial to gain second life

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flowers at genocide memorial

YEREVAN, APRIL 24, ARMENPRESS. Thousands of flowers which were laid on April 24 at the Tsitsernakaberd Armenian Genocide Memorial in Yerevan will be collected on April 27. The petals will be used to make paper, gratitude letters, postcards and candles, while plant stems will be used as fertilizers for land cultivation at the Remembrance Park.

Council Chairman & Chief Scout Executive at AGBU Scout Yerevan Saro Tatios told ARMENPRESS that the candles which were made from petals last year weren’t sold, but were distributed as symbolic gifts.

“Just like last year, candles will be made from petals this year too. However, other interesting suggestions are also being considered”, he said.

Every year, AGBU Scout Yerevan organizes the flower collecting initiative in the genocide memorial after April 24 with assistance from the Foundation for the Preservation of Wildlife and Cultural Assets.

Flowers, flowers … and gifts made with love – Female Armenian public figures share preferences as Women’s Day nears

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f56dd5e53ec22b_56dd5e53ec264What are the March 8 presents preferred by women-members of Armenia’s Parliament, of the Council of Elders of Yerevan’s Municipality and other women known to Armenia’s public?

Women MPs love flowers best of all. But they are especially appreciative of presents they receive from their grandchildren, Naira Zohrayan, Head of the parliamentary faction of the Prosperous Armenia party, told Tert.am that she sees some “false notes” in the excitement over the March 8 and April 7 holidays.
In some cases, the present was “wrong.” Margarit Yesayan, an MP of the ruling Republican Party of Armenia (RPA), once received a frying pan as a present from her husband on March 8. However, it never happened later.

“I love flowers. And Arman [husband] has always surprised me with original presents. I recall that on one occasion, after the first part of my concert, when I went out onto the stage, it was covered with field flowers,” said Shushan Petrosyan, an MP of the ruling Republican Party of Armenia (RPA). “I love flowers best of all. But both my husband and my daughter have always pleasantly surprised me with presents The cost does not matter. I think a present is a special choice choosing it by yourself make you even happier. Women need more attention and warmth. And such women feel happy,” says Karine Achemyan. another female lawmaker of the governing politoal force.

“I may repeat myself, but for me, an original gift is a bunch of flowers, no matter the size. So I hope I will get my loved gift from my grandchildren tomorrow. And also, I think all presents which are made with love and warmth convey a positive energy.

“I like receiving those gifts which have been thought of, as you feel the one who made it has cared for it, thinking of something which you really like. It’s really pleasant to see that kind of attention no matter the gift, but I prefer flowers with flower pots, which grow in soil. They make me feel happier as you can care for those flowers long. ”