  Armenian Genocide commemorative events start in Australia April 15 April 6, 2011 - 12:39 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The Armenian Genocide Commemorative Committee has released the schedule of events to commemorate the 96th Anniversary of the Armenian Genocide in Sydney and Melbourne, Australia. Western Sydney Region Commemoration Evening will be held on April 15 at the Armenian Cultural Panoyan Centre, with Vache Kahramanian, ANC Australia Political Affairs Director as keynote speaker. Melbourne Region Commemoration Evening to be hosted on April 16 by Deakin University will feature Dr Donna Lee-Freize, the author book on the Armenian Genocide, Holocaust and Rafael Lemkin. Ryde Council Memorial will take place on April 17. Sydney Commemoration Evening is scheduled for April 18. Keynote speaker is Prof. Robert Kaplan, University of Wollongong, who will also speak during the Wreath Laying Ceremony & Armenian Genocide Commemorative Lecture on April 19.   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 |  Topic Latest news U.S. welcomes Armenia, Azerbaijan’s border delimitation announcement  Blinken said it is an important step towards concluding a durable and dignified peace agreement.Residents Of border villages protest as Armenia, Azerbaijan agree on delimitation Residents of several Armenian communities in the northeastern Tavush province began protests late on Friday.Up to 10% cashback from GetTransfer with IDBank cards IDBank clients who make their booking on GetTransfer will receive an exclusive cashback.Cyprus parliament honors Armenian genocide victims Acting House President Zacharias Koulias noted that April 24 marks the “black anniversary” of the Armenian genocide. |
