Artsakh President: Genocide is one of most tragic events in Armenian history May 30, 2011 - 18:14 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - On May 30, Armenian President Serzh Sargsyan presided over the first sitting of the state committee for coordination of events dedicated to the 100th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide. President of the Republic of Artsakh Bako Sahakyan also participated in it. Mr. Sahakyan said the Genocide is one of the most tragic events in the Armenian history. He also stressed the importance of holding events dedicated to its 100th anniversary for Armenia, Artsakh, Diaspora and the international community. Artsakh will assist in every possible way to proper organization of events dedicated to the 100th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide, concluded Sahakyan. Top stories The Cabinet of Ministers decided on Thursday, November 9 to allocated AMD 120 million to arrange the gathering. Michael Roth believes sanctions must be put on the table after Baku‘s ethnic cleansing in Nagorno-Karabakh. The Yerevan City Council has elected Tigran Avniyan from the ruling Civil Contract as the mayor of the Armenian capital. The Armenian Parliament on Tuesday, October 3 voted to ratify the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court. Partner news | Scholz hopes Armenia-Azerbaijan peace treaty will be signed this year German Chancellor Olaf Scholz hopes that a peace treaty between Armenia and Azerbaijan will be signed this year. Ucom equips four bus stops in Ijevan with free Wi-Fi Ucom now provides free Wi-Fi coverage in smart bus stops in four communities of Ijevan. Armenia, Russia discuss life extension of Metsamor nuclear plant Issues regarding the extension of life of the 2nd power unit of the Armenian Nuclear Power Plant were discussed in Yerevan. Armenians stage more campaigns against territorial concessions to Azerbaijan Protesters blocked more roads across Armenia on Friday, April 26 in continuing attempts to scuttle territorial concessions to Azerbaijan. |