Moscow OMON arrests dozens of people for passing by Turkish EmbassyApril 24, 2008 - 20:03 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - A mourning ceremony dedicated to the 93rd anniversary of the Armenian Genocide was held at the abuilding Armenian Cathedral in Moscow, head of the Youth Association of the Union of Armenians of Russia Levon Mukanyan told a PanARMENIAN.Net reporter.Some 3000 people gathered at the cathedral, according to him. "Several days ago we petitioned the Moscow Mayor's Office to authorize a demonstration but were rejected. Nevertheless, Armenians of Moscow decided to pass by the Turkish Embassy, thus protesting Turkey's policy of Genocide denial. The Embassy and nearby streets were cordoned by OMON. Besides, several dozens of people were arrested just because they were passing by Turkish diplomatic representation in Bolshaya Nikitskaya," he said, adding that the "Turkish Embassy has done a good job." "Presently, the UAR leaders negotiate with Moscow law enforcement. We are hopeful that all detained will be released, since they haven't done anything illegal but just performed their civil duty," Mukanyan said. 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 | About 32,000 rally in Yerevan to deman Pashinyan’s resignation About 31,700 people attended an opposition rally on Thursday, May 9 in Yerevan demanding the resignation of Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan. Armenian, Azerbaijani Foreign Minister to meet in Almaty Armenian Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan and his Azerbaijani counterpart Jeyhun Bayramov will meet in Almaty. Viva-MTS: Tech solutions to modernize infrastructure of border village The border village has been the focus of Viva-MTS and the Foundation for the Preservation of Wildlife and Cultural Values since 2015. Ucom's fixed network launched in Artashat To mark this occasion, the company has introduced a special offer exclusively for Artashat residents. |