  Events in Dink memory held in LondonJanuary 21, 2008 - 12:47 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Dozens of Armenians, Kurds and Turks gathered at the Westminster Abbey to commemorate Hrant Dink, the slain editor of Agos Armenian-Turkish newspaper.As a PanARMENIAN.Net came to know from a source in London, a priest said a prayer for all innocent murder victims. Writer Nuritsa Matosyan and representatives of Kurdish and Sweden organizations delivered their speeches. A letter of well known publisher Ragip Zakaroglu, who is awaiting trial under article 301, was read. Then a dove was let into the air to symbolize Hrant Dink. A similar event was held in Wood Green where Turks and Kurds reside.   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 |  Topic Latest news The Power of One Dram to benefit Road of Life charity  The companies inform that the May beneficiary of The Power of One Dram is the “Road of Life” charitable organization.Ucom General Director gives lecture at French University in Armenia The General Director of Ucom Ralph Yirikian delivered a lecture at the French University of Armenia.Kazakhstan welcomes Yerevan, Baku’s agreement to meet in Almaty Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has welcomed the agreement of Baku and Yerevan to hold negotiations in Almaty.Armenia offers to temporarily host, preserve Gaza manuscripts The Armenian Foreign Minister has said Yerevan is ready to help preserve manuscripts from the conflict zone in Gaza. |
