Monument to Armenian Genocide Victims in Lyon Guarded Around ClockApril 21, 2006 - 19:54 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The monument to the Armenian Genocide victims that was desecrated in Lyons assumed its former appearance. The vandalism aroused the indignation not only of the Armenian but also of the French official circles and the authorities decreed to protect the monument. Guard groups and four policemen watch the monument around the clock. Besides, the city authorities placed video cameras thanks to which the situation around the monument is always kept under control.As it was reported earlier, French Minister of interior Nicholas Sarkozy condemned the desecration of the monument and said the criminals should be found and punished. Official unveiling of the ceremony will take place April 24. The French President is expected to attend the event, reported Hurriyet Turkish newspaper. 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 | 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. 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. |