  Moscow mayor's office frustrating Armenian Genocide commemorative event?April 15, 2008 - 15:17 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Every year on April 24, marking the anniversary of the Armenian Genocide perpetrated by Young Turks in 1915-1923, the Union of Armenians of Russia (UAR) organizes a rally at the Turkish Embassy in Moscow. Levon Mukunyan, head of the Youth Association of SAR Moscow Organization told a PanARMENIAN.Net reporter that Moscow mayor's office works to prevent the action this year. "We petitioned for authorization. However, no response has come yet," he said. Meanwhile, as PanARMENIAN.Net came to know from a source in Moscow, the Turkish Embassy is giving a reception on April 24, 2008. On the same day The Lark Farm will be for the first time screened in Russia. As adapted from the novel by Antonia Arslan and co-directed by legendary Italian brothers Paolo and Vittorio Taviani in 2007, The Lark Farm marks one of the few international features to tackle the Armenian Genocide head-on.   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 |  Related sections Topics Latest 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 |
