Maastricht hosts symposium titled “Saint Cervantes of Armenia.”March 12, 2012 - 19:30 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - On March 10, Dutch city of Maastricht hosted a symposium by local Armenian organization “Ani” honoring the memory of Saint Cervantes. Armenian ambassador to the Netherlands Dzyunik Aghajanian was present at the event titled “Saint Cervantes of Armenia.” The envoy stressed the input of Saint Cervantes into the spread of Christianity in the Netherlands, as well as development of Armenian-Dutch relations. Minister for Immigration, Integration and Asylum Affairs Gerd Leers, also present at the event, stressed the impact of the Armenian community on settlement of problems in the Netherlands. The Minister was presented with the first copy of the book titled “Saint Cervantes of Armenian”. The symposium featured works by Komitas, Sayat-Nova and other famous Armenian composers. Top stories Six total incidents have burned 19 old-growth trees. Friday night 8 trees were torched along the beautiful main entrance. The EU does not intend to conduct military exercises with Armenia, Lead Spokesperson for EU Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Peter Stano says. Hikmet Hajiyev has said that there is no place for USAID operation in Azerbaijan any longer. A telephone conversation between Putin and Pashinyan before the CSTO summit is not planned, Peskov says. Partner news | The Power of One Dram to benefit Road of Life charity The companies inform that the May beneficiary of The Power of One Dram is the “Road of Life” charitable organization. Ucom General Director gives lecture at French University in Armenia The General Director of Ucom Ralph Yirikian delivered a lecture at the French University of Armenia. Armenia offers to temporarily host, preserve Gaza manuscripts The Armenian Foreign Minister has said Yerevan is ready to help preserve manuscripts from the conflict zone in Gaza. Aram I supports Karekin II’s “patriotic position” Catholicos of the Great House of Cilicia Aram I has expressed support for the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin. |