Jerusalem to host symposium on Armenian GenocideApril 11, 2011 - 11:30 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The Institute of Asian and African Studies in Jerusalem will host a symposium named Moment of Silence and Memory Words of Greeting in commemoration of the 96th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide. The event to be held on the initiative of Prof. M.E. Stone will be attended by His Beatitude Torkom II, Armenian Patriarch of Jerusalem, MK Zeev Elkin, H.E. Mr. Tsolag Momjian, Honorary Consul of the Republic of Armenia and Prof. Reuven Amitai Dean of the Faculty of Humanities. Main speakers are Prof. Israel Charny with "The Memorial of a People's Genocide is for all Humanity" report, Prof. Elihu D. Richter (From Memory to Prevention: A Doctor’s Perspective) and Mrs. Josa Bivin (Mark of Genocide in My Family History). The commemorative evening will also feature Armenian music and poetry. 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 | 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. |