Armenian Genocide 98th anniv. to be commemorated in French citiesApril 7, 2013 - 18:02 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The 98th anniversary of the Genocide will be commemorated in all French cities that are home to the Armenian community. The commemorative events will kick off in Valence on April 19, with Paris to host a youth action on April 23. A rally will be held on April 24, with calls urging for the recognition of the Armenian Genocide to be issued. A torchlight procession will be held in Marseille on April 23, to be followed by a march to the Turkish consulate on April 24. The city’s high-ranking officials are expected to participate in the march, Nouvelles d`Armenie reported. A liturgy will be served in all Armenian churches on April 24. Top stories Six total incidents have burned 19 old-growth trees. Friday night 8 trees were torched along the beautiful main entrance. The EU does not intend to conduct military exercises with Armenia, Lead Spokesperson for EU Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Peter Stano says. Hikmet Hajiyev has said that there is no place for USAID operation in Azerbaijan any longer. A telephone conversation between Putin and Pashinyan before the CSTO summit is not planned, Peskov says. Partner 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. 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. Aram I supports Karekin II’s “patriotic position” Catholicos of the Great House of Cilicia Aram I has expressed support for the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin. |