Armenia's First Republic Day celebrated in AthensMay 29, 2013 - 12:37 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Armenia's First Republic Day celebrations were held in Athens, organized by RA embassy and ARF Dashnaktsutyun’s Central Committee in Greece. Armenia's First Republic Day celebrations were held in Athens, organized by RA embassy and ARF Dashnaktsutyun’s Central Committee in Greece. The event featured a concert by Folk Instruments Ensemble and ARF youth union’s choir. Ambassador Gagik Ghalachyan, Greek Armenian national board leader Ara Mangoyan, Prelate of Armenian Diocese of Greece Bishop Khoren Doghramadjian and representatives of Greek Armenian organizations attended the event. 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 | European Parliament to discuss repression in Azerbaijan The European Parliament will discuss repression of civil society in Azerbaijan on April 24 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). |