  Varna city council condemns Armenian GenocideMay 22, 2008 - 20:12 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The city council of Varna, Bulgaria, adopted a resolution condemning the Armenian Genocide. Besides, April 24 was proclaimed Day of Remembrance of the Armenian Genocide Victims.The city council members voiced hope that their decision will help recognition of the Armenian Genocide by other cities and the Bulgarian state in tote. Varna has become the forth Bulgarian city to recognize the Genocide. The issue was several times raised in the parliament but was always dropped because of the fear to strain relations with Turkey, RFE/RL reports citing Bulgarian media.   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 Topic Latest news Your home is in Armenia – Ameriabank offers mortgage loans for the Diaspora  To buy real estate, Diasporans can apply to Ameriabank online to buy, renovate or build a home anywhere in Armenia.Armenia-Qatar ties discussed in Doha The Secretary of Armenia’s Security Council met with the Deputy Secretary General of the National Security Council of Qatar.ARARAT special evening dedicated to Aznavour's 100th Anniv. On May 20 ARARAT legendary Armenian brandy, celebrated the centennial of Maestro Charles Aznavour with a special event.Surveying works underway in Armenia’s Kirants Surveying works are underway in the Armenian village of Kirants in the northern Tavush province. |
