Monument to Armenian victims of Azeri pogroms unveiled in DetroitApril 25, 2013 - 13:21 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The first outside of Armenia monument to martyrs of Sumgait, Baku and Kirovabad pogroms was unveiled in Detroit, on the grounds of Saint John Armenian Church. The monument was raised on the donations of all members and parishioners of all 4 Armenian churches in Detroit area as well as those of Armenian ex-refugees from Azerbaijan. The cost of monument was about $55,000.00.The stone was delivered from India and carved in Vermont, USA. The author and designer of this monument is Artur Lazaryan. Blessing of the monument was lead by the head priest of Saint John Armenian church Ter-Hayr Garabed. The State and city officials were present at the ceremony. The Blessings of the monument was accompanied by the Gomitas Choir of Saint John Armenian Church, conducted by choir director, deacon Ruben Mailian. Top stories Six total incidents have burned 19 old-growth trees. Friday night 8 trees were torched along the beautiful main entrance. The EU does not intend to conduct military exercises with Armenia, Lead Spokesperson for EU Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Peter Stano says. Hikmet Hajiyev has said that there is no place for USAID operation in Azerbaijan any longer. A telephone conversation between Putin and Pashinyan before the CSTO summit is not planned, Peskov says. Partner news | Ucom equips four bus stops in Ijevan with free Wi-Fi Ucom now provides free Wi-Fi coverage in smart bus stops in four communities of Ijevan. Armenia, Russia discuss life extension of Metsamor nuclear plant Issues regarding the extension of life of the 2nd power unit of the Armenian Nuclear Power Plant were discussed in Yerevan. Armenians stage more campaigns against territorial concessions to Azerbaijan Protesters blocked more roads across Armenia on Friday, April 26 in continuing attempts to scuttle territorial concessions to Azerbaijan. Czech-Armenian military cooperation discussed in Yerevan A delegation led by the Director General for the Industrial Cooperation Division of the Ministry of Defence of the Czech Republic visited Armenia. |