Iranian Armenians circulated booklets, DVD about demolition of Armenian cemetery in DjulfaFebruary 1, 2008 - 14:10 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The Armenian community of Iran has circulated booklets and DVD about demolition of the medieval Armenian cemetery in Old Djulfa (Nachijevan) at the hands of Azerbaijan, said Derenik Melikian, editor-in-chief of Tehran-based Aliq newspaper. The materials were submitted to all diplomatic representations accredited to Iran, he said, IA Regnum reports. The ancient Armenian cemetery and historical monuments at the Nachijevan-Iran border have been systematically destructed during past 15 years. In December 2005, the Azeri troops razed the cemetery to the ground. The process was shot by priests of the Atropaten diocese in Iran. In January 2006, the European Parliament passed a resolution condemning Azerbaijan's barbarism. Now, the territory of the Armenian cemetery was transformed into a shooting ground of the Azeri Defense Ministry. 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. |