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Under the title "Anti-Armenian and Anti-Kurdish Statements again Increased Erdogan's Reputation" the daily Hayastani Hanrapetutyun writes that as a result of polling conducted by GENAR analytical-research center, leader of Justice and Development Party, Turkish Foreign Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan's reputation has continued to grow after the elections.

The daily refers to the Turkish Milliyet, according to which Recep Tayyip Erdogan has been considered the most preferable party leader for 53, 4% of the participants of the polling.

To mention, after the victory at the parliamentary elections of 2011 June 12, Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan started coming forth with anti-Armenian and anti-Kurdish statements with a new impetus.

Increase of reputation as a result of Erdogan's such way of activity shows the large percent of the members of Turkish society who display intolerance against other peoples.

Under the title "Philanthropist Hrayr Hovnanyan's Donation in Shushi" the Azg has referred to American-Armenian philanthropist Hrayr Hovnanyan, who during 20 years' activity in Hayastan All-Armenian Foundation had made his outstanding contribution to annual programs of the organization and has been involved in the rank of large donations, appearing a member of honor of Hayastan All-Armenian Foundation.

Up to now Hrayr Hovnanyan has donated over 15 million USD for development and prosperity of the homeland. Currently the foundation builds a children's house in Shushi, NK, with the sponsorship of the philanthropist and co-funding of the NKR government. The new building will be a refugee for 80 children. The building will have all the relevant conditions for pre-school and schoolchildren. The second round – construction of a gym will start after the construction of the building.

Under the title "Garni Architectural Structure is a Link of Armenia-USA Cultural Cooperation" the Hayastani Hanrapetutyun writes that Armenian Culture Minister Hasmik Poghosyan received Chargé d'affaires a.i. at U.S. Embassy in Yerevan Bruce Donahue. Minister Poghosyan welcomed the guest for activation of Armenian-American cultural ties, implementation of cultural programs and support displayed by the US Embassy.

Public Relations Department of the Armenian Culture Ministry informed that Ms. Poghosyan particularly attached importance to the grant provided for complete restoration of Garni medieval bridge by the US Embassy.

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