Vandals desecrate Armenian Genocide Khachkar in BudapestApril 26, 2008 - 17:08 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The Khachkar dedicated to the memory of the Armenian Genocide victims in Budapest was desecrated by the unknown a few hours before the ceremonies of the 93rd anniversary of the Armenian Genocide, independent French journalist told PanARMENIAN.Net The vandals pulverized of black painting in this crowned day of April 24, 2008. In the back of the monument painting entirely covers the word "Genocide" engraved in Armenian. The word "Lie" is overwritten in Hungarian. The memorial was erected in Budapest in 2000. It's the first time that such an act of vandalism is perpetrated against the symbolic Armenian monument. The Armenian presence in Hungary goes up at 1000 years. 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 | Cyprus parliament honors Armenian genocide victims Acting House President Zacharias Koulias noted that April 24 marks the “black anniversary” of the Armenian genocide. Armenia PM, France envoy discuss regional matters Issues related to the consistent development of Armenia-France cooperation were discussed. Azerbaijan razes historic Armenian church to ground Azerbaijan has demolished the historic Armenian Church of St. John the Baptist (known as Kanach Zham). Russia to begin assessing migrant workers' speaking skills Rosobrnadzor is planning to change the Russian language exam for migrant workers and include an assessment of speaking skills |