Greece Commemorates Armenian Genocide VictimsApril 18, 2006 - 18:30 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The Armenian Embassy in Greece along with the Armenian community hold a series of events, marking the 91st anniversary of the Armenian Genocide in Ottoman Turkey in 1915-1923. April 15 a mourning liturgy was offered in Nea Smirna Athenian region, where a monument to Armenian Genocide victims is established. Armenian Ambassador to Greece Vahram Kazhoyan, Athens Municipality representatives and other officials addressed the ceremony. Cadets from Armenia, who study in Greece, also laid flowers to the monument. After the ceremony a procession headed to the Turkish Embassy in Athens. April 16 in Atikon Hall a session with participation of the authorities of the Greek capital, ARFD and Ramkavar Azatakan Party was held. Public representatives, Greek MPs, as well as Ambassador Kazhoyan addressed those present. The event then continued into a procession to the Sinagma Square and laying flowers to the grave of the unknown soldier, reports the Press Service of the Armenian MFA. 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 | Power of One Dram sums up two-year program with Teach for Armenia Idram Junior also joined the companies during the visit, bringing with it a fascinating intellectual game for children Moscow slams EU mission in Armenia for “provocative activity” The EU mission is doing more and more against Armenia’s neighbors Russia, Azerbaijan and Iran, Mikhail Galuzin said. Yerevan Mayor to travel to Paris on May 15-19 The official delegation headed by Yerevan Mayor Tigran Avinyan will travel to Paris from May 15 to 19. Armenia, India hold first defense consultations The meeting was attended by Indian Ambassador Nilakshi Saha Sinha and Defense Attaché Brigadier General Naveen Nijhawan. |