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KIRKOROV DECIDED TO WITHDRAWMarch 31, 2005 - 07:40 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Philipp Kirkorov refuses from concerts in Yerevan, the singer statedit Thursday. He was to perform his show April 7 and 8 on the occasion of the Day of Maternity and Beauty, which is widely marked in Armenia. However, 30 youth organizations of the country have sent a collective letter to the organizers of the tour, asking not to admit the concerts. They ground their demand saying that "Kirkorov holds an obvious anti-Armenian stand, he is even Turkish-minded, besides he lately publicly abused an Armenian female journalist." In the singer's words, he has always been trying "not to intrude himself upon anyone." "If they do not want to see me and hear me in Yerevan, it will not happen," the singer assured. However, he did not conceal the Armenian blood in him makes the case special. "Ten years ago we performed concerts with Alla Pugachova in Armenia," - Philipp reminded. "This time I was to give a solo concert for the first time. However under the circumstances available! I will not be able to take advantage of the opportunity," Kirkorov noted. "It is at least ridiculous to explain that a singer's repertoire is not being composed based on the national principle - clever people anyway understand it," the singer said. As of the incident with Irina Aroyan, in Kirkorov's opinion, he has already apologized and considers the matter settled. Kirkorov is convinced that that "art should not be politicized, its mission is to bring goodness, beauty and peace to people." It looks like many Yerevan residents hold the same stand. As it was reported, tickets for the concert of the singer are bought up. "However, the concerts will not take place," Kirkorov confirmed. "I even did not suppose I am such a significant person to Armenia," the singer confessed. "I thought I will arrive in Yerevan, I will sing and please the audience, but it turned out that I cannot be admitted to the republic - especially on the eve of the 90-th anniversary of the Armenian Genoc! ide. And if something awful happens, I can be accused. So I thought: I will not stir up passions and I will merely withdraw - to get out of harm's way. Thus, I will not go on tour to Yerevan," the singer concluded. 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 | Russia provides info about arrested Armenian ex-MP Russian law enforcement agencies have provided information about the arrest of Tigran Urikhanyan. Lemkin Institue slams Pashinyan's “cryptic engagement with Genocide denial” The Lemkin Institute is alarmed over Pashinyan’s statements “questioning Armenia's legal basis to pursue justice against Turkey”. 41 detained as antigovernment protests continue in Yerevan 41 people were detained in Yerevan as people demanding Pashinian’s resignation stage campaigns of civil disobedience. Armenia votes for UN resolution granting Palestine new rights The U.N. General Assembly voted by a wide margin on May 10 to grant new “rights and privileges” to Palestine. |