Billboard message in MA urges motorists to honor memory of Armenian Genocide victimsApril 20, 2011 - 12:23 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Peace of Art Inc. changed the message on the annual Armenian Genocide commemorative billboard located in Foxboro, MA, south of the main entrance to Gillette Stadium and Patriot Place. The new message reads "Honoring the memory of 1.5 million lives. April 24, 1915. Recognize the Armenian Genocide" and replaces the previous message "Now is the time to turn hope into action." This year, for the first time since 1915 April 24th Genocide Remembrance Day falls on Easter Sunday. The new message on the billboard urges motorists to honor the memory of one and half million Armenians who perished between 1915 and 1923, and to celebrate the resurrection of the Armenian nation demanding the recognition of the Armenian Genocide. 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 | Pasadena to host Armenian Genocide commemoration event The Pasadena Armenian Coalition will host its community-wide Armenian Genocide Commemorative Event. Armenia: Opposition activist transferred to Investigative Committee Activist Samvel Vardanyan has been accused of insulting the lawmaker Hakob Aslanyan from the ruling Civil Contract party. Former Pashinyan envoy urges end to Genocide speculation Marukyan has urged authorities in Armenia stop discussions about verifying the names of 1.5 million victims. Azerbaijan, Jordan sign deal on defense cooperation Azerbaijan and Jordan have signed an agreement on cooperation in the field of defense, according to an official statement. |