Jerusalem to host symposium on Armenian GenocideApril 11, 2011 - 11:30 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The Institute of Asian and African Studies in Jerusalem will host a symposium named Moment of Silence and Memory Words of Greeting in commemoration of the 96th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide. The event to be held on the initiative of Prof. M.E. Stone will be attended by His Beatitude Torkom II, Armenian Patriarch of Jerusalem, MK Zeev Elkin, H.E. Mr. Tsolag Momjian, Honorary Consul of the Republic of Armenia and Prof. Reuven Amitai Dean of the Faculty of Humanities. Main speakers are Prof. Israel Charny with "The Memorial of a People's Genocide is for all Humanity" report, Prof. Elihu D. Richter (From Memory to Prevention: A Doctor’s Perspective) and Mrs. Josa Bivin (Mark of Genocide in My Family History). The commemorative evening will also feature Armenian music and poetry. 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 | 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. “By Your Side”: IDBank's new support program for displaced Artsakh citizens IDBank is launching a long-term social support program for forcibly displaced Artsakh residents. 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. |