Moscow OMON arrests dozens of people for passing by Turkish EmbassyApril 24, 2008 - 20:03 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - A mourning ceremony dedicated to the 93rd anniversary of the Armenian Genocide was held at the abuilding Armenian Cathedral in Moscow, head of the Youth Association of the Union of Armenians of Russia Levon Mukanyan told a PanARMENIAN.Net reporter.Some 3000 people gathered at the cathedral, according to him. "Several days ago we petitioned the Moscow Mayor's Office to authorize a demonstration but were rejected. Nevertheless, Armenians of Moscow decided to pass by the Turkish Embassy, thus protesting Turkey's policy of Genocide denial. The Embassy and nearby streets were cordoned by OMON. Besides, several dozens of people were arrested just because they were passing by Turkish diplomatic representation in Bolshaya Nikitskaya," he said, adding that the "Turkish Embassy has done a good job." "Presently, the UAR leaders negotiate with Moscow law enforcement. We are hopeful that all detained will be released, since they haven't done anything illegal but just performed their civil duty," Mukanyan said. Top stories Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev arrived in Moscow on April 22 to hold talks with Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin. 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". Partner news | Concept to complete Yerevan Cascade discussed at city hall A conceptual proposal to complete the Cascade complex in downtown Yerevan has been presented by Jean-Michel Wilmotte. Pashinyan visits flood-hit region Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan on Saturday, June 8 visited the disaster area in the Lori province. €3.5 mln EU grant to support justice reforms in Armenia The European Union has paid €3.5 mln grant to Armenia within a €11mln program on Support to Justice Reforms. Yerevan reacts to Baku’s proposal to see Minsk Group abolition Alen Simonyan has declared that Armenia is taking steps aimed at concluding a peace treaty with Azerbaijan. |