  German historians to speak about their country's role in the Armenian GenocideApril 24, 2009 - 23:23 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The greatest commemoration event will be held in St. Peter Church, Frankfurt am Main. Among the participants, there will be politicians, clergymen and cultural figures. Historian and journalist Wolfgang Goust and lawyer, Professor Otto Luchterhandt will speak about Germany's role in the Armenian Genocide. The commemoration event will be organized by initiative of the Central Council of Armenians and the Eparchy of the Armenian Church in Germany.Genocide commemoration events will also be held in other towns - Hamburg and Potsdam. The Armenian Cultural Union of Hamburg, together with the Assyrians commemorated victims of the great tragedy today. St. Dimeta Syrian orthodox church (which can house more than 300 visitors) of Hamburg will also hold a ritual dedicated to the 94th anniversary of Genocide. "The ritual will symbolize humanity and solidarity among peoples," Toros Saryan, representative of the Armenian community of Hamburg, said. The church will hold an exhibition of pictures devoted the Armenian Genocide. The event will be accompanied by the music of DAVID-QUARTETT. People will gather near the Khachkar to pay tribute to Genocide victims, the German Bild periodical 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 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. |
