  Descendants of Hamshen Armenians commemorated Genocide victimsApril 25, 2009 - 03:28 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Commemoration of the Armenian Genocide in Ottoman Empire of 1915-1923 took place in Abkhazia. Hamshen Armenians moved to Abkhazia in mid 19 th century and beginning of 20th century after the Armenian Genocide in Turkey. They come from Hamshen region of Western Armenia (modernTurkey). According to Yerkramas, newspaper of Armenians of Russia, pupils of Sukhum Armenian secondary school read poems about these tragic episodes accompanied by duduk. They commemorated victims by minute of silence. Armin Vegner: Genocide Photographer film by famous Armenian producer was shown during the event. Afterwards, wreaths with lit candles were let out in sea.   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 |  Related sections Topic Latest news 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.Aliyev says no need for mediators in Armenia-Azerbaijan process Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev believes that Baku and Yerevan do not mediators in the process of normalizing relations.Aram I supports Karekin II’s “patriotic position” Catholicos of the Great House of Cilicia Aram I has expressed support for the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin. |
