  ANKARA EXASPERATED BY OPENING MONUMENT TO KOMITAS IN PARISApril 25, 2003 - 19:50 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The Turkish foreign ministry expressed "regret" and "indignation" on opening a monument to Armenian composer Komitas, who also symbolizes the memory of the victims of the Armenian Genocide in 1915. As reported by "Mediamax" agency, the Turkish foreign ministry statement calls the memorial "a monument of hatred." The document also notes "the negative vestige," appeared resulting from the recognition of the Armenian Genocide by France in 2001, is still present in the Turkish-French relations.  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 |  Latest news Your home is in Armenia – Ameriabank offers mortgage loans for the Diaspora  To buy real estate, Diasporans can apply to Ameriabank online to buy, renovate or build a home anywhere in Armenia.Armenia-Qatar ties discussed in Doha The Secretary of Armenia’s Security Council met with the Deputy Secretary General of the National Security Council of Qatar.ARARAT special evening dedicated to Aznavour's 100th Anniv. On May 20 ARARAT legendary Armenian brandy, celebrated the centennial of Maestro Charles Aznavour with a special event.Surveying works underway in Armenia’s Kirants Surveying works are underway in the Armenian village of Kirants in the northern Tavush province. |
