Events dedicated to Armenian Genocide 94th anniversary to be held in MoscowApril 20, 2009 - 16:08 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Events dedicated to the 94th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide will be held in Moscow on April 24. Service and liturgy for the victims of Genocide in the Ottoman Empire will be offered in Surb Khach Cathedral of Armenian Apostolic Church on April 23 and 24. On April 24, Krasnopresnenskaya Zastava Square will host a rally. Participants will urge Turkey to officially recognize the Armenian genocide. Armenian Theater of Moscow will stage Perch Zeytuntsyan's "Court is in Session" play about trial of Soghomon Tehlirian, who murdered one of the Armenian Genocide initiators Talat Pasha and was acquitted by German court, reported the press office of the Union of Armenians of Russia. 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. |