Sao-Paulo commemorates Armenian GenocideApril 30, 2011 - 15:44 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - A range of events dedicated to the 96th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide was held in Sao Paulo. On April 24, liturgies were served in the Armenian Apostolic, Catholic and Evangelistic churches, which were followed by a procession of liturgies participants to the Armenian Genocide Victims Memorial recently unveiled at Armenia Square. On April 25, the parliament of Sao-Paulo state hosted traditional annual sitting dedicated to the 96th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide. The event brought together also famous scientists and activists, representatives of the Armenian Diaspora, lecturers, journalists, etc. In 1997 and 2004, the parliament of Sao Paulo state adopted laws on the Armenian Genocide recognition. Besides, Armenian Club of Sao Paulo, the Brazilian office of the Armenian General Benevolent Union, as well as other Armenian organizations held events to honor the memory of the Armenian Genocide victims. The Armenian Genocide The Armenian Genocide (1915-23) was the deliberate and systematic destruction of the Armenian population of the Ottoman Empire during and just after World War I. It was characterized by massacres and deportations, involving forced marches under conditions designed to lead to the death of the deportees, with the total number of deaths reaching 1.5 million. 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 | Court in Azerbaijan extends former Karabakh leader’s arrest by 5 months The Binagadi District Court in Azerbaijan has granted the prosecutor’s petition to extend the arrest of Arkady Ghukasyan. Ucom General Director joins High-Tech Development Panel Discussion The discussion was titled "The Role of International Corporations and Investors as Catalysts for Development of High-Tech Ecosystem." U.S. still believes “peace is possible” between Armenia, Azerbaijan The United States continues to believe that peace is possible between Armenia and Azerbaijan, Vedant Patel says. Dozens detained as antigovernment protest continue in Armenia At least 63 people demanding Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan’s resignation were detained on May 14 as they blocked streets in Yerevan. |