Armenian church to be restored into cultural center in Turkey August 18, 2017 - 16:18 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The Armenian church in the Turkish town of Aksehir, Konya will be restored, while the priest's house behind the church will serve as a boutique hotel, Agos reports. To be restored in the framework of the World Humor Village Project, the church will start operating as a cultural center. Aksehir Mayor Dr. Salih Akkaya said repair projects will be prepared for the Armenian bath in the village of Mizah and that restoration works will be completed in the coming years. Related links:   Top stories The top diplomats discussed the implementation of the agreements reached at Russia-Armenia-Azerbaijan summit in Moscow. Ara Ayvazian said the violation of the ceasefire has led to the ethnic cleansing of the indigenous people of Artsakh. Karabakh authorities said that searches continue in Jabrail and Fizuli, which are now under Azerbaijan's control. It said France's responsibility as a co-chair of the OSCE Minsk Group is to work towards finding a negotiated settlement.   Partner news |  Latest news France rules out official apology for colonial abuses in Algeria  Macron will take part in commemorations next year marking the 60th anniversary of the end of the Algerian war.Armenia Deputy PM: Yerevan, Baku starting border demarcation negotiations Avinyan said the Armenian-Azerbaijani border will ultimately be safe, but the process is going to be a very long one.Foreign Minister says Shushi remains Armenian cultural center Ara Aivazian said statements from Azerbaijani authorities do not contribute to peace and stability in the region.Antony Blinken blasts "so-called ally" Turkey, hints at more sanctions Blinken’s comments came a day before Biden takes over from the administration of President Donald Trump. |
