 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 179 people have so far recovered from the disease in Karabakh, while 112 others are quarantined. 154 people have so far recovered from the disease in Karabakh, while 126 others are quarantined. Armenians arranged a fruit rescue mission that its organisers have dubbed “Operation Apricot”. The parliament will vote on designating a day for the commemoration of the Armenian Genocide.   Partner news |  Latest news Armenia extending state of emergency for fifth time  Public gatherings are prohibited with the exception of those authorized by the Commandant's office.Israeli offers medical aid to Lebanon after massive explosion The mediators who reached out to Lebanon on behalf of Israel were France and the United Nations.Up to 300,000 left homeless by Beirut explosion The explosion sent shockwaves across the city, causing widespread damage as far as the outskirts of the capital.Macron set to travel to Lebanon on August 6 France has sent three planes with search and rescue personnel and medical equipment to Beirut. |
