French Armenians to support Macron at presidential electionsApril 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 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. London’s Armenian community has been left feeling “under attack” after the city’s Genocide monument was vandalised. Partner news | Fly Arna license suspended, says Armenia official The license of the Armenian airline Fly Arna has been suspended for six months, an official says. President stresses Armenia’s clear position to achieve peace On the eve of the International Francophonie Day, the Armenian President met with French intellectuals. Termination of servicing of MIR cards. IDBank It will not be possible to ensure the full operation of MIR cards in IDBank’s POS-terminals and ATMs Pashinian meets border villagers on possible land transfer to Azerbaijan Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan has met with concerned residents of two villages in Armenia’s northern Tavush province. |