Pickets to Be Held near Turkish Embassy and EU Mission in Moscow April 24April 21, 2006 - 21:14 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The Union of Armenians of Russia (UAR) will hold pickets in front of the Turkish Embassy and EU Mission in Moscow due to the 91st anniversary of the Armenian Genocide. As reported by the UAR Press Service, both events are authorized by the Moscow Government. Wreaths will be laid to a Khachkar at Vagankovskoe cemetery April 24 morning on behalf of the Armenian Embassy in Russia, New Nakhichevan Diocese of the Armenian Apostolic Church and NGOs. A memorial liturgy of the victims of the Armenian Genocide will be served at the Armenian church. The same day an exhibition on the Armenian Genocide will open and Four Years under Crescent book by Turkish army officer Rafael Nogales will be presented. 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. |