  ARMENIANS OF FRESNO TRYING TO SAVE ARMENIAN CHURCH FROM DEMOLITIONNovember 6, 2002 - 22:35 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The Armenian population of Fresno US city has called the city authorities to save the small Armenian church, which has already served to Armenian emigrants for 80 years. As reported by the US Armenian emigration society, the church is going to be pulled down due to building of a park on the church territory, which is adjacent to the regional court building. The letters sent to state and city officials argue that the church building is a cultural and historical value.  Top stories The Armenian Defense Ministry has denied Azerbaijan's accusations of violating the ceasefire. Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan took to social media to thank his Lithuanian counterpart for the contribution. President of the Armenian parliament Alen Simonyan met with the Speaker of the Azerbaijani Milli Majlis Sahiba Gafarova. Achieving stable peace between Armenia and Azerbaijan remains a priority of the OSCE, said Ian Borg.   Partner news |  Latest news POLITICO: Baku lobbying agains detained Karabakh ex-leader abroad  Azerbaijan is lobbying agains former Nagorno-Karabakh leader Ruben Vardanyan, according to POLITICO.Armenia named European U18 chess vice-champion The U18 chess team of Armenia won the title of vice-champion of the European Team Championship.Iran says change in presidency won’t affect ties with Armenia Ambassador Mehdi Sobhani made the remarks when speaking to reporters at the Iranian Embassy.Congress draft bill condemns Azerbaijan for Karabakh ethnic cleansing The bill condemns Azerbaijan for perpetrating ethnic cleansing against the Armenian population of Nagorno-Karabakh. |
