Opening of Holy Cross Church held on Akhtamar islandMarch 29, 2007 - 17:38 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The opening ceremony of the Holy Cross Church was held on Akhtamar island. Head of Armenian delegation, Armenian Deputy Culture and Youth Affairs Minister Gagik Gyurjian told the PanARMENIAN.Net journalist that Turkish Tourism and Culture Minister Atilla Koç, parliamentarians, the head of historical monuments preservation department, as well as representatives of diplomatic corps were present at the opening ceremony. "Constantinople Patriarch Archbishop Mutafyan, representatives of Armenian communities of other countries were also present at the opening of the church. Atilla Koç told us that the issue of placing a cross atop the church is not so complicated and most probably it will placed in near future," Gyurjian said. The Armenian delegation will return Yerevan March 29 via Georgia. 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 | Ameriabank's Trade Finance portfolio enriched with four prestigious awards from EBRD and IFC Ameriabank received the awards from international financial institutions in recognition of its trade finance operations. Armenian Economy Minister to make trip to UAE May 20-22 A delegation led by Minister of Economy Gevorg Papoyan will travel to the UAE capital of Abu Dhabi on May 20-22 Armenia Security Council chief traveling to Qatar Secretary of the Security Council of Armenia Armen Grigoryan will travel on a working visit to Qatar. Pillars installed in Armenian border village of Kirants In the Armenian village of Kirants, three border markers have been installed, and border guards stand next to them. |