Turkey erases traces of Armenian Genocide in UrfaFebruary 5, 2016 - 18:13 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Turkey plans to turn the Sanliurfa-based orphanage of Deliller Hanı (House of proofs), later renamed to Millet Hanı (Public House) into a trade center, Ermenihaber.am reports. According to Turkish media publications, Deliller Hanı served as a concentration camp for a brief period of time during the Armenian Genocide, having been later turned into an orphanage. Numerous Armenian children found shelter in the orphanage, Urfa becoming their last stop during the heinous massacres of 1915. The building was first given to the Ministry of Tourism, but was later passed on to the provincial administration department to allegedly serve as a museum. With another proposal of turning the building into a 5 star hotel also failing, the government has pledged to convert the orphanage into a trade center. 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 | Azerbaijan must respect human rights, Scholz tells Aliyev German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has called for greater respect for human rights in Azerbaijan. Armenia: Defense Ministry warns against involving army in political processes The Ministry’s statement came after a video surfaced online, showing soldiers joining the protests in Tavush. 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. |