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25,000 expected to march in LA to commemorate Armenian Genocide

25,000 expected to march in LA to commemorate Armenian Genocide

April 24, 2016 - 23:11 AMT  19:11 GMT
The Armenian community in Los Angeles County marks the anniversary of the killings every year with vigils and demonstrations.
Marguerite Barankitse wins inaugural Aurora Prize in Armenia

Marguerite Barankitse wins inaugural Aurora Prize in Armenia

April 24, 2016 - 21:49 AMT  17:49 GMT
Barankitse from Burundi, saved thousands of lives and took care of orphans and refugees during the years of civil war in Burundi.
Rally staged outside Tbilisi’s Turkish embassy despite Municipality ban

Rally staged outside Tbilisi’s Turkish embassy despite Municipality ban

April 24, 2016 - 19:57 AMT  15:57 GMT
Earlier, Georgia’s Armenian community issued a statement on shifting the venue for the annual April 24 rally.
Armenia to host 3rd Global Forum Against the Crime of Genocide in 2018

Armenia to host 3rd Global Forum Against the Crime of Genocide in 2018

April 24, 2016 - 18:53 AMT  14:53 GMT
“We express our deepest gratitude to those who stood for the humanity at the time of humanitarian crisis and genocide” the forum statement said.
Tbilisi demonstration honors memory of 1.5 mln Armenian Genocide victims

Tbilisi demonstration honors memory of 1.5 mln Armenian Genocide victims

April 24, 2016 - 18:50 AMT  14:50 GMT
As a sign of Armenians’ unity, the Tbilisi demonstrators waived the Nagorno Karabakh flag along the Armenian tricolor.
Thousands gather in Moscow for Genocide commemoration ceremony

Thousands gather in Moscow for Genocide commemoration ceremony

April 24, 2016 - 18:06 AMT  14:06 GMT
Primate of the Armenian Diocese of Russia and Nor Nakhichevan read an intercessory prayer for the canonized martyrs of Genocide.
Russia doesn’t equate relations with Armenia and Azerbaijan: envoy

Russia doesn’t equate relations with Armenia and Azerbaijan: envoy

April 24, 2016 - 17:59 AMT  13:59 GMT
Speaking in Yerevan, Volynkin said emotions may now prevail the Armenia-Russia relations, which are, however, hard to shake.”
Cyprus President says Armenian Genocide “a disgrace to mankind”

Cyprus President says Armenian Genocide “a disgrace to mankind”

April 24, 2016 - 17:53 AMT  13:53 GMT
“The Cypriot Government condemns the abhorrent crime which is a disgrace in the history of mankind,” Nicos Anastasiades said.
Argentina marks Armenian Genocide anniversary

Argentina marks Armenian Genocide anniversary

April 24, 2016 - 16:46 AMT  12:46 GMT
It was announced that Armenia will give the City of Buenos Aires a statue of St. Gregory of Narek to be placed in the Armenia Square.
Georgia’s Armenians shift Genocide rally venue over tense situation

Georgia’s Armenians shift Genocide rally venue over tense situation

April 24, 2016 - 16:42 AMT  12:42 GMT
“This year, by way of exception, the event will be held at the territory adjacent to the church of St. Echmiadzin,” the community said.
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