  Spanish city of Burgos recognizes Armenian Genocide April 13, 2019 - 12:26 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The City Council of the Spanish city of Burgos has recognized the Armenian Genocide in the Ottoman Empire, the City Council said on Twitter. "All the political forces of the city council unanimously approved the petition for recognition of the Armenian Genocide,” the statement said. French President Emmanuel Macron had in February announced France would hold a national day on Apr 24 to commemorate the Armenian Genocide. Armenians commemorate the mass killings on April 24 because on that date in 1915 a group of Armenian intellectuals was rounded up and assassinated in Constantinople by the Ottoman government. On April 24, Armenians worldwide will be commemorating the 104th anniversary of the Genocide which continued until 1923. Some three dozen countries, hundreds of local government bodies and international organizations have so far recognized the killings of 1.5 million Armenians as Genocide. Turkey denies to this day. Related links:   Top stories Taner Akçam says the signatures on the letters, dated 3 March and 7 April 1915, match those of Shakir on other documents. Armenia is Russia's key partner in the South Caucasus, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said. Artsakh Foreign Minister Masis Mayilyan will lead the highest-level delegation to ever visit Australia. The issue that pitted different groups within the Armenian community and the Istanbul Governorate began in 2007.   Partner news |  Latest news IS claims attack on Syrian gov’t oil tanker train in eastern Homs  IS said they attacked the Syrian government oil tanker train between the towns of Al-Fajwah and Al-Busayrah.Study shows more young women binge drinking "It's eye-opening," said a family doctor and scientist at the Ottawa Hospital and the Bruyère Research Institute.Airbus reveals new "bird of prey" concept plane The theoretical design is for a hybrid-electric, turbo-propeller aircraft, according to a statement on the Airbus website.Catalonia plans to introduce outdoor smoking ban The proposed changes, which could come into force within a year, are certain to meet fierce resistance from the hospitality industry. |
