Armenian community of Varna to mark Genocide anniversaryApril 22, 2013 - 15:31 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The Armenian community of the Bulgarian city of Varna will hold a number of events Wednesday, April 24, to mark the 98th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide. According to Nerses Ketikian, the founding editor of Gantegh Araratyan website of the Armenian community of Bulgaria, a divine liturgy in St. Sarkis Armenian Apostolic Church will be followed by a commemoration at the monument to Genocide victims in the church yard. A march and wreath laying ceremony will be organized in the evening. 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 | PACE wants concessions from Azerbaijan to accept Baku back A PACE co-rapporteur said that Azerbaijani authorities must make certain concessions so that the country can return to PACE. Armenia PM, France envoy discuss regional matters Issues related to the consistent development of Armenia-France cooperation were discussed. Azerbaijan razes historic Armenian church to ground Azerbaijan has demolished the historic Armenian Church of St. John the Baptist (known as Kanach Zham). 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. |