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At focus Armenian inscriptions added to signboards in Turkish city July 26 “The Kurdish people have historical-cultural similarities with the Armenians,” the Mayor of Artamed, Sevil Rojbin Cetin said. Top stories Mideast sees largest Christian exodus since Armenian Genocide: report July 23 marks 21st anniv. of Akna (Aghdam) liberation Armenian Consulate General opens in France’s Lyon Articles Desecrated relics of Kessab Jabhat al-Nusra extremist group militants raided the Armenian Evangelical Holy Trinity Church and Missakian Cultural Center in Kessab. Ancient settlement of Shushi: history unearthed "Discovery of the fortress of Karkar was the highlight of the excavation," archeologist Hamlet Petrosyan said. Last topics Nagorno Karabakh Armenian Genocide Eastern Partnership	Other news in this section OSCE Mission to monitor NKR-Azerbaijani contact line The NKR authorities expressed readiness to assist in conducting the monitoring and to ensure the security of the Mission members. The European Times publishes interviews with Artsakh officials The Nagorno Karabakh Republic has held 5 parliamentary and 5 presidential elections since it declared independence in 1991. New documentary video on Armenia released (video) Medzorian tells a story of Armenia, an ancient nation with a rich Christian heritage, constantly under persecution by its neighbors. Boston University former ‘First Lady’ Jasmine Chobanian dies Chobanian served on the board of trustees of Boston Ballet and was active in efforts to provide aid to the people of Armenia. Kyrgyzstan hosts CSTO joint military exercise Troops from five member-states of the Collective Security Treaty Organization arrived in Kyrgyzstan to take part in the drills. Effort to abolish Armenian Genocide curriculum in Toronto failed The Armenian Genocide has been taught since 2008 in a secondary school course called Genocide and Crimes again Humanity. Armenian soldier killed as Azeris attempt to penetrate into Karabakh According to the NKR defense army, the saboteurs were driven back, suffering losses and leaving technical devices and armament. PBS SoCal Plus to air documentary on Tumo center The short documentary film is directed by Vahe Babaian and produced by Bérj Beramian, made as a Zealpix production. Georgia to introduce some visa requirements for Armenian citizens The amendments to the law on legal state of foreigners and people without citizenship will take effect starting September 1, 2014. Armenia ranks 87th in UN Human Development Report Advances in technology, education and incomes hold ever-greater promise for longer, healthier, more secure lives. All news from the section	Home All news Most popular In news Pope Francis may visit Armenia in 2015: French daily Artsakh defense army says number of casualties never concealed Athens Armenians rally against Azeri destruction of Old Jugha cemetery In articles Armenian community of Estonia: a look into the future 106th birth anniversary of famed expressionist Arshile Gorky 22 years since Karabakh blockade was broken Interviews On May 9, Armenians celebrate a triple holiday: the Victory Day, the NKR Defense Army Day and Liberation of Shushi. The Nagorno Karabakh (Artsakh) Republic Defense Minister, defense army commander, Lieutenant General Movses Hakobyan spoke about the achievements and shortcomings of the defense army, as well as its regional role in an interview with PanARMENIAN.Net. Movses Hakobyan: Fragile, but lasting peace in Karabakh best achievement of defense army Dr. Mary A. Papazian was inaugurated as 11th President of the Southern Connecticut University on September 28, 2012. Last week, Dr. Papazian and her husband, Dr. Dennis Papazian, the National Grand Commander of Knights of Vartan and founding Director of the Armenian Research Center at the University of Michigan-Dearborn, visited Yerevan to receive honorary doctorate from Armenian State Pedagogical University. In an interview with PanARMENIAN.Net, Dr. Papazian outlined her vision for the future of the University as well as a possible cooperation with Armenian higher education institutions. Mary Papazian: Education is at the heart of Armenia’s future

Armenian inscriptions added to signboards in Turkish city

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