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28/Dec 2006 at 16:06

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Andre, Armenia 2006 - © esctoday.com
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Debut 2nd most important event of 2006

Eurovision important to Armenians

A poll asking Armenians to vote for the most important event of 2006 for their country saw 11.3% of the people asked claiming that their country's debut in the Eurovision Song Contest was the most important event of the year.

André's 8th place in Athens beat the likes of the 15th Anniversary of Armenian Independence, and the making of the denial of Armenian genocide a crime by the French parliament.

Winner of the poll was Jacques Chirac's visit to Armenia, with 21.4% opting for that.

This popularity of the Eurovision in Armenia will hopefully spread to it's neighbour Georgia in 2007, as Sopho Khallvashi is set to sing their first ever entry in Helsinki.

Due to André's eighth place, Armenia will start in the final in Helsinki. The national broadcaster began their selection process for 2007 this month and are hoping to hold a final and semi-finals to select their entry for Helsinki.


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E R [34505]
Tue 30 Jan 2007 12:06:46

Yes, I agree in both cases ;)
Some interesting info...


From a Gospel published in London in 1634 Armenia is depicted as the birthplace of all mankind.

Detail from a Biblical map of the Middle-East by the French cartographer Philippe Buache published in Paris in 1783.
Armenia is marked as "EDEN où était LE PARADIS TERRESTRE


Francis SOGHOMONIAN [22446]
Sun 28 Jan 2007 12:17:13

Thanks, E R !
What i don't like with this forum is :
1. that you always have to check whether an answer was posted, whereas in other fora, you can be warned by an e-mail each time you get an answer.
2. that you still can't reach directly the author of a message by sending a message to his/her private box.


E R [34505]
Thu 18 Jan 2007 18:39:08

hmmm just testing...


E R [37161]
Sat 6 Jan 2007 20:29:31

Surb Tcnund!

Merry Chritstmas!!!


E R [37161]
Fri 5 Jan 2007 13:45:06

Francis SOGHOMONIAN
Regarding Armenian-Welsh friendship would be interesting to check this link out...
They have even organized tours from Wales to Armenia!

url=http://www.armenia-wales.org/aims%20of%20site.htm]http://www.armenia-wales.org/aims%20of%20site.htm/url]


E R [37161]
Wed 3 Jan 2007 20:14:06

Doesn't really matter...We will still enjoy the show once a year..with or without...like we did before...


Mike Ward [36839]
Tue 2 Jan 2007 20:43:48

Well Albania debuted in 2004 and did well but then in 2005 they did badly.
Moldova also debuted and did well in 2005 and in 2006 did badly.
Armenia did well in 2006, but what will happen in 2007???


E R [37161]
Sun 31 Dec 2006 17:01:03

Likewise! .....


Cem Yalcinkaya [esctoday.com editor]
Sun 31 Dec 2006 15:15:38

Happy new year to all! :) :D :P :) :D :P


E R [37161]
Sun 31 Dec 2006 12:55:01

Shnorhavor Nor Tari to everyone!!!




E R [37161]
Sun 31 Dec 2006 12:47:34

wow...

Cheers , mate ;)


anita blake [36841]
Sun 31 Dec 2006 08:30:46

Enteresan..

Well, you were very sensitive for your name, that's why I thought this is your real name.
"Anita Blake" is a famous novel character..


Theophilos Nathan [36903]
Sun 31 Dec 2006 00:01:24

E R, that's excellent! This means we are colleagues! :D I have MA degree in American Culture & Literature. I am toasting to all the teachers of language & literature. Cheers ;)


E R [37161]
Sat 30 Dec 2006 22:23:20

Pronunciation is perfect, spelling is " Khorosho, spasibo"...
Actually I am Russian language an literature teacher ;)


Theophilos Nathan [36903]
Sat 30 Dec 2006 21:51:32

Oho, the names "anita blake" don't sound Turkish or Bosnian either. :P
Who told you, cute lady, that "Theophilos Nathan" were the names on my id card? Actually, none is my true name! I chose them long time ago when I became a member of the Greek Church ;)

Peace to you! (her neyse ayri yazilir LOL)


Theophilos Nathan [36903]
Sat 30 Dec 2006 21:46:52

E R,
PRIVET is the only Russian word I know and can spell correctly. :D To your question, here I am writing the answer as I say it(with no clue about the spelling) : Harosho, spasiba :P


anita blake [36841]
Sat 30 Dec 2006 20:46:13

Oho, sorry but "Theophilos Nathan" is not a Bosnak name.. Cause my motherside also Bosnak+Albanian+Macedonian..

Herneyse :S


E R [37161]
Sat 30 Dec 2006 19:35:04

Privet Theo :)
Kak dela? ;)


Theophilos Nathan [36903]
Sat 30 Dec 2006 19:05:09

PRIVET dear E R ;)
sorry, I somehow concluded that you were Turkish *Blushes* MUTLU YILLAR means happy new year in Turkish :)

Anita Blake:
Nice try, but I am not Greek :D I am of Bosnian origin, was born in Turkey, and trying to be a Maltese these days LOL


anita blake [36841]
Sat 30 Dec 2006 17:54:34

KALIMERA Theo (I guess you are Greek, tell me if I'm wrong)

MUTLU YILLAR & merry christmas & happy new year
:D


E R [37161]
Sat 30 Dec 2006 17:06:26

ah and sorry but I only speak Armenian, English and Russian ;)


E R [37161]
Sat 30 Dec 2006 16:24:27

Theophilos Nathan,

Thanks a lot :)
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you and your loved ones too :)


Theophilos Nathan [36903]
Sat 30 Dec 2006 13:56:02

Anita Blake :)

I am honoured if you enjoy playing games with me. :D

Even though we cannot agree on several things, Happy New year to you! MUTLU YILLAR.
(I shall never bother you again!) ;)


Theophilos Nathan [36903]
Sat 30 Dec 2006 13:52:11

Hi E R,

Thanks for your warm and friendly message. :)
It is true that I cannot endure injustice, but you are also right that we come across the uninvited guest (injustice) very frequently in our lives. This is an unfair world!

Happy New Year to you! I hope all your dreams will come true in 2007 & the Sun of joy, health, and wealth will constantly shine on you. MUTLU YILLAR :)


anita blake [36841]
Sat 30 Dec 2006 12:36:05

Let me do a favor Theo ;) :P

Theophilos Nathan
Theophilos Nathan
Theophilos Nathan
Theophilos Nathan
Theophilos Nathan

May be now they can do what you want easier so you can rescue your name to appear on the same page with some people you choose to ignore, nor would you like them to insult you by misusing your name :( OMG!

Believe me I'm not happy either cause I've talked to you :S


E R [37161]
Sat 30 Dec 2006 11:05:55

Theophilos Nathan

What if it is their subtle way to ask U to stay? :)

Surely it was not the only case of injustice we had come across here.
I hope U change ur mind and keep posting :)


Theophilos Nathan [36903]
Sat 30 Dec 2006 09:52:20

Hi editors/moderators ;)

How long do I have to wait until you grant me my wish? Is it almost impossible for you to delete all my messages and remove my account? Itold you yesterday, and am saying today: I do not want my messages or name to appear on the same page with some people I choose to ignore, nor would I like them to insult me by misusing my name. So please do something to release me from this prison. Thanks!

Anjake, honey, I trust you! I hope you'll get my messages and account removed very soon. Happy new year to you! mwaaa :)


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