Gallipoli events reset for March 18 as Genocide centennial is overMarch 15, 2016 - 13:19 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Events celebrating the Gallipoli campaign in Turkey will be held on March 18, Ermenhaber.am reports citing Turkish sources. Last year, the event was moved to be celebrated on April 24, the exact date when Armenians worldwide commemorated the Genocide centennial. The Armenian President had slammed the move as a part of Turkey’s denialist policy, a blatant ploy to distract the international community from the events marking the centenary of the first genocide of the 20th century. 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 | Narek Manasyan wins European Boxing Championships silver for Armenia Armenia’s Narek Manasyan (92kg) won Armenia’s second silver medal at the European Boxing Championships 2024 on April 28. Blinken urges Azerbaijan to continue negotiations with Armenia Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken has urged Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev to continue negotiations with Armenia. Pashinyan, Blinken talk Armenia-U.S. ties over the phone Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan had a phone conversation with US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on April 28, Pashinyan’s office reports. Titus, Bilirakis lead legislation to sanction Azerbaijani war criminals Representatives Dina Titus (D-NV) and Gus Bilirakis (R-FL) have introduced the bipartisan legislation. |