  MONUMENT TO VICTIMS OF ARMENIAN GENOCIDE TO BE SET UP IN KRAKOVApril 6, 2004 - 18:31 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - A monument-khachkar (cross stone) to victims of the Armenian Genocide in Ottoman Turkey in 1915 will be set up in Krakov Polish city. As reported by Arminfo news agency referring to the Polish press, the Turkish Embassy in Poland has come against gouging the word "genocide" on the monument. In response, Archimandrite of the Krakov cloister Tadeush Isahakian-Zaleski sent an open letter to the Turkish Ambassador, asking to give up attempts to interfere with the matter. "None of historians, respecting themselves, cannot deny that the Armenian Genocide of 1915 is a historical event and disputing whether to write the word "genocide" or not is senseless," the letter indicates. The ceremonial opening of the monument will be held April 17 with the support of the Armenian Society of Krakov and representatives of the Armenian diocese in Poland.  Top stories Authorities said a total of 192 Azerbaijani troops were killed and 511 were wounded during Azerbaijan’s offensive. In 2023, the Azerbaijani government will increase the country’s defense budget by more than 1.1 billion manats ($650 million). The bill, published on Monday, is designed to "eliminate the shortcomings of an unreasonably broad interpretation of the key concept of "compatriot". The earthquake caused a temporary blackout, damaged many buildings and closed a number of rural roads.   Partner news |  Latest news Erdogan wants “realistic road map” for relations with Armenia  Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has called for a “new realistic road map” for relations with Armenia.Armenia-Azerbaijan: Experts launch work on determining coordinates Expert groups from the countries started the process of determining the coordinates based on geodetic measurements.Yerevan says did not expect CSTO in peacekeeping role Pashinyan has declared that the CSTO would be expected to come to the Armenia-Azerbaijan border as an ally of ArmeniaHenrikh Mkhitaryan wins Serie A title with Inter Inter Milan midfielder Henrikh Mkhitaryan admits that the team have long been imagining clinching Serie A against AC Milan. |
