Attorney Federico Hairabedian to address Armenian Genocide commemorationApril 21, 2011 - 12:45 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The United Armenian Council for the Commemoration of the Armenian Genocide has planned an outstanding program for the commemoration of the 96th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide, at Martyrs Monument in Montebello’s Bicknell Park on Saturday, April 23, from 11 am to 1 pm. According to Asbarez, the public has been informed of the details of the program through press releases and TV interviews. The participation of several Federal, State, City, and local officials is anticipated. As in previous years, Homenetmen and AGBU scouts will participate in flag ceremonies. For the first time, the choir of the Armenian Society of Los Angeles, conducted by Maestro Michael Avedissian, will perform. In addition, the United Armenian Council has invited this year a very special guest, Attorney Federico Hairabedian from Argentina, to be the keynote speaker. He is the grandson of genocide survivor Krikor Hairabedian who lost 50 members of his family during the Turkish-state organized genocide. In 2000, he filed a lawsuit against Turkey which ended 10 years later with great success. The Argentine Federal Court on April 1, issued the following verdict: “The Turkish state committed Genocide against the Armenian Nation during 1915-1923 period, killing over one and half million Armenians.” 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. |