 Armenian Genocide 98th anniv. to be commemorated in French cities April 7, 2013 - 18:02 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The 98th anniversary of the Genocide will be commemorated in all French cities that are home to the Armenian community. The commemorative events will kick off in Valence on April 19, with Paris to host a youth action on April 23. A rally will be held on April 24, with calls urging for the recognition of the Armenian Genocide to be issued. A torchlight procession will be held in Marseille on April 23, to be followed by a march to the Turkish consulate on April 24. The city’s high-ranking officials are expected to participate in the march, Nouvelles d`Armenie reported. A liturgy will be served in all Armenian churches on April 24.   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 Turkey extends military presence in Azerbaijan  The Turkish parliament has adopted a bill submitted by Recep Tayyip Erdogan to extend the mandate of Turkish troops.Russia to begin assessing migrant workers' speaking skills Rosobrnadzor is planning to change the Russian language exam for migrant workers and include an assessment of speaking skillsArmenian, Saudi Foreign Minister meet in Riyadh The two commended the positive dynamics of the development of political dialogue between Armenia and Saudi ArabiaPashinyan: Azerbaijan’s proximity shouldn’t worry border residents At the same time, he said that he “does not guarantee [the security of villagers] one hundred percent”. |
