  Cyprus Parliament to commemorate Armenian Genocide victimsApril 16, 2008 - 13:23 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Like every year after their arrival in Cyprus as Genocide survivors, the Armenian community of Cyprus is preparing to commemorate the reason why they ended up in Cyprus almost 90 years ago.The highlight of the series of events in the capital - under the auspices of the President of the House of Representatives Marios Garoyian - is the political meeting featuring PASOK MP and former Defense Minister Akis Tzokatsopoulos on Wednesday April 23. The following day on Thursday 24 April, the community will march along Armenia street, leading up to the Genocide Memorial where a Vigil will be held, while the Armenian youth will set up a big screen on Eleftheria Square and will distribute informative leaflets to passers-by. On Thursday 17 April at 4:00 pm, during the session of the Cyprus Parliament, commemorating the Armenian Genocide, Armenian representative in the Cyprus Parliament Vartkes Mahdessian will address the House. The entrance to the public during the commemoration is open to all community members, Gibrahayer.com 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 |  Related sections Topic Latest news Czech-Armenian military cooperation discussed in Yerevan  A delegation led by the Director General for the Industrial Cooperation Division of the Ministry of Defence of the Czech Republic visited Armenia.U.S. welcomes efforts to define Armenia-Azerbaijan border The United States welcomes efforts to define the border between Armenia and Azerbaijan, says Vedant Patel.Biden honors resilience of Armenian people on April 24 U.S. President Joe Biden has issued a statement on the 109th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide.Ex-Karabakh leader moved to solitary confinement cell in Baku, his son says David Vardanyan is the son of former Karabakh leader Ruben Vardanyan who who is currently imprisoned in Azerbaijan. |
