  5000 people gather in Paris for Genocide commemoration rally April 24, 2011 - 23:03 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - On April 24, Paris hosted a meeting to commemorate 96th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide. 5000 people gathered for a rally in front of the Turkish Embassy demanding recognition of the Armenian Genocide. Next, the rally was continued at the monument to Komitas. During the event, the representatives of the Armenian organizations of France called on the demonstrators to gather May 4 in front of the Senate, where a draft law on criminalization of Genocide negation will be discussed.   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 |  Latest news Titus, Bilirakis lead legislation to sanction Azerbaijani war criminals  Representatives Dina Titus (D-NV) and Gus Bilirakis (R-FL) have introduced the bipartisan legislation.Armenia: Defense Ministry warns against involving army in political processes The Ministry’s statement came after a video surfaced online, showing soldiers joining the protests in Tavush.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. |
