  France: Stolen Monument to Armenian Genocide Victims Not Found YetOctober 16, 2006 - 16:08 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The monument to the Armenian Genocide victims stolen last week in the French town of Chaville has not been found yet. The 300-kg monument was stolen two days after the adoption of the Armenian Genocide bill. "We do not know whether it was a political deed or the thieves wanted to sell the metal," the Mayor of Chaville Jean Levain said. The local Armenian community has organized a march and laid a wreath to the monument pedestal, reports RFE/RL. It should be noted that the monument in the value of 50 thousand euros was gifted to the town by the Armenian community in 2002.  Top stories Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev arrived in Moscow on April 22 to hold talks with Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin. 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".   Partner news |  Related sections Topics Latest news Surveying works underway in Armenia’s Kirants  Surveying works are underway in the Armenian village of Kirants in the northern Tavush province.Armenia calls for prohibiting threats of attacks on nuclear facilities Armenia has raised the need for a treaty prohibiting attacks on nuclear facilities devoted to peaceful purposes.Armenia says ready to extend nuclear plant’s lifetime by 10 years Armenia has taken necessary measures to extend the lifetime of its nuclear power plant until 2036.Ameriabank's Trade Finance portfolio enriched with four prestigious awards from EBRD and IFC Ameriabank received the awards from international financial institutions in recognition of its trade finance operations. |
