Armenia Square Founded in Sao Jose do Rio Preto, BrazilDecember 7, 2005 - 15:45 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - November 26 the solemn founding ceremony of Armenia Square took place in the Brazilian town of Sao Jose do Rio Preto, RA MFA press center reported. After unveiling the memorial board the Mayor and Town Council Chairman delivered speeches highly assessing Armenians' contribution to the development of the town and condemned the Armenian Genocide perpetrated by the Turkish government at the beginning of the 20th century. On behalf of the Armenian community professor Aris Kuyumjian thanked the town authorities for immortalizing the memory of Armenians. To note, Sao Jose do Rio Preto is situated in the state of San Paolo, the population of which makes 400 thousand including 350 Armenians. Top stories Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev arrived in Moscow on April 22 to hold talks with Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin. 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". Partner news | Your home is in Armenia – Ameriabank offers mortgage loans for the Diaspora To buy real estate, Diasporans can apply to Ameriabank online to buy, renovate or build a home anywhere in Armenia. Armenia-Qatar ties discussed in Doha The Secretary of Armenia’s Security Council met with the Deputy Secretary General of the National Security Council of Qatar. ARARAT special evening dedicated to Aznavour's 100th Anniv. On May 20 ARARAT legendary Armenian brandy, celebrated the centennial of Maestro Charles Aznavour with a special event. Surveying works underway in Armenia’s Kirants Surveying works are underway in the Armenian village of Kirants in the northern Tavush province. |