Lebanon to host event dated to Aintab defense 91st anniversaryApril 1, 2011 - 11:20 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Aintab village in Lebanon will host an event dated to the 91st anniversary of Aintab defense, when Armenians had to flee Turkey, settling in other countries, predominantly Lebanon, where they founded a settlement naming it Aintab. Besides, Kevork Kandaharian #1 school will host a concert of Kohar choir in the memory of the choirmaster and chairperson of Parsegh Ganachian Music College executive board. Kevork Kandaharian, born in Damascus, Syria, in 1925, completed his elementary education in Gertmenian School and Armenian Evangelical College. Moving back to Alepppo, Syria, he was enrolled in the “Gertasirats” and “Ousoumnasirats” schools. In 1939, he was accepted as a student in Antilias Seminary, where he also served as a teacher after graduating. He continued teaching in the seminar until the last years of his life. Starting in 1969, he continuously taught for 35 years at the “Hamazkayin Djemaran”. He also taught at Haigazian University and Hamazkayin Armeniology Institute. Top stories Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev arrived in Moscow on April 22 to hold talks with Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin. Authorities said a total of 192 Azerbaijani troops were killed and 511 were wounded during Azerbaijan’s offensive. In 2023, the Azerbaijani government will increase the country’s defense budget by more than 1.1 billion manats ($650 million). The bill, published on Monday, is designed to "eliminate the shortcomings of an unreasonably broad interpretation of the key concept of "compatriot". Partner news | Armenia recalls Belarus envoy for consultations Armenian Ambassador to Belarus has been called to Yerevan for consultations, a spokesperson for the Foreign Ministry reveals. Armenia denies Azerbaijan's ceasefire accusations The Armenian Defense Ministry has denied Azerbaijan's accusations of violating the ceasefire. Armenia will leave Russian-led military bloc, says Pashinyan Armenia will leave the Russian-led Collective Security Organization, Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan said, without giving any dates. EU encourages Armenia to prioritize strategic projects The EU has encouraged Armenia to prioritize strategic projects, according to a statement from the country’s Foreign Ministry. |