Leiden University hosts “Armenians: Ancient Christianity in a Young Country” exhibitMay 7, 2010 - 14:10 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - “Armenians: Ancient Christianity in a Young Country” exhibit opened in Leiden University (Netherlands) on May 6, 2010. The exhibit dedicated to the 350th anniversary of Armenian book printing in Amsterdam will feature Armenian manuscripts and printings, including an 11th century parchment. The University possesses 56 manuscripts, 57 of which were conveyed during a massacre in Cilicia to Englishman Rendel Harris, who later on became the rector of Leiden University. “Creation of Armenian letters in the 5th century was a stimulus for development of Armenian culture and spread of Christianity,” Armenia’s honorary consul in the Hague Arshak Manukian said in his opening remarks. The exhibit will be open till July 31. Top stories Ara Aivazian said Azerbaijan continues the traditions of Turkey after seizing territories and forced Armenians out. The creative crew of the Public TV had chosen 13-year-old Malena as a participant of this year's contest. She called on others to also suspend their accounts over the companies’ failure to tackle hate speech. Penderecki was known for his film scores, including for William Friedkin’s “The Exorcist”, Stanley Kubrick’s “The Shining”. Partner news | Politico: Belarus delivered advanced weapons to Azerbaijan in 2018-2022 Belarus delivered advanced weapons to Armenia’s enemy even though both countries were supposedly allies in a defense pact. Armenia Security Council chief to attend Ukraine peace summit Secretary of the Security Council of Armenia Armen Grigoryan will take part in the Ukraine peace summit in Switzerland. Armenian govt. approves ratification of EAEU-Iran free trade deal At a meeting on Friday, June 14, the Armenian government approved the ratification of an EAEU free trade agreement with Iran. Deputy U.S. Secretary of State to arrive in Yerevan Deputy Secretary of State for Management and Resources Richard R. Verma will travel to Yerevan, Armenia from June 17-19 to. |