Armenian stars will participate in April 15 concert of Karin folk dance ensemble; the concert proceeds will be used to finance the ensemble’s trip to Spain-hosted festival.

Around 300 soldiers swept into the square around 3 am and waded into a tent camp in the center where protesters had formed a human cordon.

Several residents of Belmont, led by Jirair Hovsepian, persevered and received from the board the commitment to issue the proclamation.

“Non-Muslim minorities do not want their rights to be guaranteed by foreign countries,” editor-in-chief of Agos weekly Rober Koptaş said.

“We haven’t had any students for years. This is a favorable decision,” said a spokesperson for Greek Foundations in Turkey.