 Gallipoli events reset for March 18 as Genocide centennial is over March 15, 2016 - 13:19 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Events celebrating the Gallipoli campaign in Turkey will be held on March 18, Ermenhaber.am reports citing Turkish sources. Last year, the event was moved to be celebrated on April 24, the exact date when Armenians worldwide commemorated the Genocide centennial. The Armenian President had slammed the move as a part of Turkey’s denialist policy, a blatant ploy to distract the international community from the events marking the centenary of the first genocide of the 20th century.   Top stories Authorities said a total of 192 Azerbaijani troops were killed and 511 were wounded during Azerbaijan’s offensive. In 2023, the Azerbaijani government will increase the country’s defense budget by more than 1.1 billion manats ($650 million). The bill, published on Monday, is designed to "eliminate the shortcomings of an unreasonably broad interpretation of the key concept of "compatriot". The earthquake caused a temporary blackout, damaged many buildings and closed a number of rural roads.   Partner news |  Latest news Cyprus parliament honors Armenian genocide victims  Acting House President Zacharias Koulias noted that April 24 marks the “black anniversary” of the Armenian genocide.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).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 skills |
