Monument to Armenian Genocide victims inaugurated in Tours, FranceOctober 22, 2007 - 20:19 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - October 21, Armenian Ambassador to France Edward Nalbandian and Mayor of Tours Jean Germain unveiled a monument to Armenian Genocide victims in the central square of Tours.French MPs, former French minister of culture, leaders of Armenian Unions and representatives of local self-government attended the solemn ceremony. "Setting up such monuments, French nation confirms its adherence to humanism and its solidarity with Armenian people. It's symbolic that the monument was inaugurated in Tours, the heart of France, which was the first city to officially recognize the Armenian Genocide," Ambassador Nalbandian said. Top stories 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". The earthquake caused a temporary blackout, damaged many buildings and closed a number of rural roads. Partner news | Biden honors resilience of Armenian people on April 24 U.S. President Joe Biden has issued a statement on the 109th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide. Ex-Karabakh leader moved to solitary confinement cell in Baku, his son says David Vardanyan is the son of former Karabakh leader Ruben Vardanyan who who is currently imprisoned in Azerbaijan. Macron says France commemorates 109th anniv. of Armenian genocide Today France commemorates the 109th anniversary of the Armenian genocide of 1915, Macron says. Freedom House concerned by mounting reports of police violence in Armenia Freedom House urged Armenian authorities to investigate this pattern of excessive force and inhumane treatment. |