Armenian Genocide 92nd anniversary marked in GermanyApril 24, 2007 - 14:38 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - April 22-24 events dedicated to the 92nd anniversary of the Armenian Genocide are held in Frankfurt, Cologne and Berlin with participation of Federal and Land authorities, diplomats, scientific and cultural workers. The principal event will be held in Berlin in the French Cathedral. The commemoration soiree will be inaugurated by head of the Armenian community of Berlin. Bundestag President Norbert Lammert and RA Ambassador to Germany Karine Ghazinian are expected to deliver a speech, the RA MFA press office reports. 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 | Cyprus parliament honors Armenian genocide victims Acting House President Zacharias Koulias noted that April 24 marks the “black anniversary” of the Armenian genocide. Armenia PM, France envoy discuss regional matters Issues related to the consistent development of Armenia-France cooperation were discussed. Azerbaijan razes historic Armenian church to ground Azerbaijan has demolished the historic Armenian Church of St. John the Baptist (known as Kanach Zham). Russia to begin assessing migrant workers' speaking skills Rosobrnadzor is planning to change the Russian language exam for migrant workers and include an assessment of speaking skills |