Schwarzenegger Proclaimed April 23-29 Armenian Genocide Commemoration WeekApril 21, 2006 - 15:33 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger declared April 23-29 the Armenian Genocide Commemoration Week. "April 24, 1915 is the day of the Armenian Genocide, the crime against humanity which resulted in the deaths of 1.5 million Armenians. 500 thousand of Armenians who survived the massacres settled in other states. Being deprived of their property they took with them the love for killed relatives, hope and belief in the start of a new life," the statement signed by Governor Schwarzenegger says. "These people found shelter in new homeland and in California, which is the largest outside Armenia state with flourishing Armenian population, as well. Today the descendants off those who survived the Genocide make a considerable contribution to the development of business, art and education in California. Marking the 91st anniversary of the Armenian Genocide we should derive the lessons of the past to combat any demonstration of hatred. Silence can only perpetuate the attempts to deny the past. I side with the Armenian community and call freedom-loving Americans and other nations to recognize the Genocide. Now, therefore, I, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Governor of the State of California, do hereby proclaim April 23-29 the Armenian Genocide Commemoration Week," the statement says, reported RFE/RL 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. |