  No bells on Holy Cross Church, Turkish Minister says October 22, 2010 - 12:17 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Turkish Culture Minister Ertugrul Gunay visited Holy Cross Church in Akhtamar island in the framework of Van 2033: City of the World conference on tourism development, Dogan News reported. The Minister said Turkey “respects each religion, what could be proved by opening of the Armenian church for a liturgy in September.” However, he said that there will be no bells in the church. “Holy Cross is a museum and is not meant for religious ceremonies. Let’s not discuss this,” Gunay said.   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 |  Latest news Russia provides info about arrested Armenian ex-MP  Russian law enforcement agencies have provided information about the arrest of Tigran Urikhanyan.Lemkin Institue slams Pashinyan's “cryptic engagement with Genocide denial” The Lemkin Institute is alarmed over Pashinyan’s statements “questioning Armenia's legal basis to pursue justice against Turkey”.41 detained as antigovernment protests continue in Yerevan 41 people were detained in Yerevan as people demanding Pashinian’s resignation stage campaigns of civil disobedience.Armenia votes for UN resolution granting Palestine new rights The U.N. General Assembly voted by a wide margin on May 10 to grant new “rights and privileges” to Palestine. |
