  25th anniv. of Sumgait pogroms commemorated in Hague February 25, 2013 - 20:50 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Abovian Armenian Cultural Centre of The Hague commemorated the 25th anniversary of the pogroms against Armenians in Sumgait. Armenian Ambassador to Netherlands Dzyunik Aghajanyan opened the event, briefing those present on the achievements since the start of Artsakh liberation movement. A Caucasus expert at the University of Amsterdam, Dr. Charlotte Hille delivered a lecture on 25th anniversary of liberation struggle of Nagorno Karabakh.   Top stories The EU does not intend to conduct military exercises with Armenia, Lead Spokesperson for EU Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Peter Stano says. A telephone conversation between Putin and Pashinyan before the CSTO summit is not planned, Peskov says. London’s Armenian community has been left feeling “under attack” after the city’s Genocide monument was vandalised. The United States believes there should be an international mission to provide transparency.   Partner news |  Latest news Protesters rally as Georgia debates 'foreign agent' bill  Georgian critics label the bill "the Russian law", comparing it to legislation used by the Kremlin to crack down on dissent.Former Pashinyan envoy urges end to Genocide speculation Marukyan has urged authorities in Armenia stop discussions about verifying the names of 1.5 million victims.Azerbaijan, Jordan sign deal on defense cooperation Azerbaijan and Jordan have signed an agreement on cooperation in the field of defense, according to an official statement.First Canadian expert join EU mission in Armenia The first Canadian expert to join the European Union’s civilian mission in Armenia has arrived in Armenia. |
