 French Armenians to support Macron at presidential elections April 29, 2017 - 18:25 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The Coordination Council of Armenian Organizations of France (CCAF) will back EnMarche! movement leader Emmanuel Macron in the second round of the French presidential election, Nouvelles d'Armenie reports. The Council Co-Chairmen Murad Papazian and Ara Toranyan issued a letter reiterating their support for the presidential hopeful, Nouvelles d'Armenie reports. In their letter, the Co-Chairs hailed Macron’s initiative to include April 24 in the Republic’s calendar which proved his dedication to the idea of justice for Armenians who suffered one of the most brutal massacres of the 20th century. CCAF expressed confidence in Macron’s courage and adherence to the principles of humanity and democracy which will help in the fight against the Turkish policy of denial.   Top stories The city council condemed the first genocide of the 20th century, calling on the Spanish government and Turkey to follow suit. Kocharyan said the Armenian side is expecting the OSCE envoys to have the previously reached agreements implemented. “With today's vote, Congress started rolling back Ankara's occupation of Washington, DC,” said ANCA Executive Director Aram Hamparian. Cham Wings Airlines is resuming direct flights from Yerevan to Damascus and back, Aleppo-based Kilikia travel agency reveals.   Partner news |  Latest news Iran, Qatar voice support for Saudi Arabia after Mecca suicide bombing  Six foreign pilgrims were wounded when a suicide bomber blew himself up near the Grand Mosque in Mecca.Iraqi forces free hundreds of civilians in Mosul Old City battles The government advance was carving out escape corridors for civilians marooned behind Islamic State lines.S. Korea president invites N. Korea to 2018 Winter Olympics The president was speaking at the opening of the World Taekwondo Championships in the southern county of Muju.Online concern over Chinese 'human embroidery' trend Many news portals have subsequently been cracking down on forum and chat groups believed to be encouraging self-harm. |
