Russian Public Television to Screen Atom Egoyan's "Ararat"April 21, 2006 - 15:37 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Well-known Canadian film director Atom Egoyan's "Ararat" will be screened by the Russian Public Television (ORT) on April 24 night, RA President Assistant Vigen Sargsyan stated at a press conference. In his words, it will be an important step targeted at commemoration of the Armenian Genocide recognition. He also informed that various events dedicated to the Genocide anniversary will be held in the regions of Russia when Armenian communities reside. "Russia is among the states where the Armenian Genocide is termed Genocide," Vigen Sargsyan reminded. To note, in 1995 the Russian State Duma officially recognized the Armenian Genocide in the Ottoman Empire in 1915-1923," reported Novosti-Armenia. 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 | Narek Manasyan wins European Boxing Championships silver for Armenia Armenia’s Narek Manasyan (92kg) won Armenia’s second silver medal at the European Boxing Championships 2024 on April 28. Blinken urges Azerbaijan to continue negotiations with Armenia Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken has urged Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev to continue negotiations with Armenia. Pashinyan, Blinken talk Armenia-U.S. ties over the phone Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan had a phone conversation with US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on April 28, Pashinyan’s office reports. Titus, Bilirakis lead legislation to sanction Azerbaijani war criminals Representatives Dina Titus (D-NV) and Gus Bilirakis (R-FL) have introduced the bipartisan legislation. |