Armenian Genocide to be commemorated in KrasnodarApril 21, 2007 - 15:56 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - In connection with the 92nd anniversary of the Armenian Genocide committed in Turkey in 1915 a number of events will be held in Krasnodar. The Russian based "Yerkramas" Armenian newspaper reports that starting from 9:00 am a live broadcasting of mass rally to the Yerevan Genocide Memorial will be organized from the territory of the Armenian church. At 11:00 am a service will be offered in the St. Hovhanes Avetaranich Armenian Church of Krasnodar, after which Armenian organizations of the city will lay wreaths on the khatchkar placed in memory of Genocide victims. The event on the territory of the Armenian church will be concluded with a rally. At 16:00 pm in the Krasnodar Territorial Exhibition Hall of Culture Department of Krasnodar Territory local painter Mkhitar Aslanyan's personal exhibition of paintings and graphic works will be opened dedicated to the 92nd anniversary of the Genocide committed between 1915-1922 by Ottoman Turkey. The exhibition will function till May 13. The same day similar events will be held in all towns and districts of Krasnodar Territory. 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 | 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. |