Ex-Knesset speaker: don't forget Armenian Genocide due to politicsApril 23, 2013 - 13:42 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The Knesset will mark, Tuesday, on April 23, the 98th anniversary of the killing and deportation of up to 1.8 million Armenians by the Ottoman Empire, Israel National News reported. Against the backdrop of negotiations between Israel and Turkey to restore relations, former Knesset speaker Reuven Rivlin said, ahead of the observance, "Don't forget Armenian Genocide due to politics. As human beings and as Jews, we must not ignore the disaster of another people, and not because of diplomatic considerations, important as they are. We will continue to mark the anniversary of the massacre of the Armenian people, regardless of relations with today's Turkey as an ally." 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 | Azerbaijan must respect human rights, Scholz tells Aliyev German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has called for greater respect for human rights in Azerbaijan. Armenia: Defense Ministry warns against involving army in political processes The Ministry’s statement came after a video surfaced online, showing soldiers joining the protests in Tavush. Ucom equips four bus stops in Ijevan with free Wi-Fi Ucom now provides free Wi-Fi coverage in smart bus stops in four communities of Ijevan. Armenia, Russia discuss life extension of Metsamor nuclear plant Issues regarding the extension of life of the 2nd power unit of the Armenian Nuclear Power Plant were discussed in Yerevan. |