  Armenia Square Founded in Sao Jose do Rio Preto, BrazilDecember 7, 2005 - 15:45 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - November 26 the solemn founding ceremony of Armenia Square took place in the Brazilian town of Sao Jose do Rio Preto, RA MFA press center reported. After unveiling the memorial board the Mayor and Town Council Chairman delivered speeches highly assessing Armenians' contribution to the development of the town and condemned the Armenian Genocide perpetrated by the Turkish government at the beginning of the 20th century. On behalf of the Armenian community professor Aris Kuyumjian thanked the town authorities for immortalizing the memory of Armenians. To note, Sao Jose do Rio Preto is situated in the state of San Paolo, the population of which makes 400 thousand including 350 Armenians.  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 |  Related sections Latest news Kazakhstan welcomes Yerevan, Baku’s agreement to meet in Almaty  Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has welcomed the agreement of Baku and Yerevan to hold negotiations in Almaty.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.Aliyev says no need for mediators in Armenia-Azerbaijan process Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev believes that Baku and Yerevan do not mediators in the process of normalizing relations.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. |
