Turkish scientists and politicians fear to publicly recognize Armenian GenocideMay 21, 2008 - 16:12 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - According to the Cypriot Constitution, the Armenian community of Cyprus is a national minority empowered to have representatives in the parliament and government. "Election of Marios Garoyian the Parliament Speaker of Cyprus has cemented the positions of the Armenian community as a full-fledged participant in the country's political processes," head of the Hai Dat Office Cyprus Hakob Manoogian told a PanARMENIAN.Net reporter. "We are proud that the Speaker represents the Armenian community. I'd like to mention that Garoyan doesn't conceal his Armenian origin. But we all are citizens of Cyprus and work for its glory," he said. Mr Manoogian also informed that the Hai Dat Cypriot Office serves on the European Armenian Federation (EFAJD). "We coordinate our moves with the EFAJD leadership. As you know, Cyprus recognizes the Armenian Genocide. More and more Turkish Cypriots admit that Turkey really perpetrated the Genocide. However, Turkish scientists and politicians fear to publicly acknowledge this historical fact," he emphasized. 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 | Armenia border residents dissatisfied with delimitation Residents Kirants are dissatisfied with the results of the delimitation of the border between Armenia and Azerbaijan. “Great success”: Pashinyan pleased with new border protocol Pashinyan has described the signing by Armenia and Azerbaijan of a protocol on delimitation in Tavush as “a great success”. Armenia, Azerbaijan sign protocol on demarcation coordinates Armenia’s government took on May 15 another step towards handing over four border areas to Azerbaijan. Power of One Dram sums up two-year program with Teach for Armenia Idram Junior also joined the companies during the visit, bringing with it a fascinating intellectual game for children |