  Kars-based Monument to Humanity demolition suspended, Turkey short of money May 23, 2011 - 16:14 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Demolition of Kars-based Monument to Humanity, symbolizing Armenian-Turkish friendship was temporarily suspended. Hurriyet Turkish newspaper cited non-payment of fees to workmen responsible for demolition as a reason behind suspension. Out of 272 Turkish Liras allocated to demolition works, only 172 were paid out, according to newspaper report. The demolition was planned to be completed by June 24. According to earlier reports, cheese and honey monument was to be erected instead of the Monument to Humanity. As the head of the local municipality Nevzat Bozkus said, Kars is known as a manufacturer of cheese and honey which may greatly contribute to the popularization of the province. “After the cost of the monument is assessed, a construction tender will be announced,” he said.   Top stories Grigoryan added that the situation around the world and particularly in the region is very difficult. 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.   Partner news |  Latest news Viva sees growing demand for cloud services  In recent years, medical institutions are starting to make use of Viva’s cloud servicesTurkey replacing term "Central Asia" with "Turkestan" in textbooks The Turkish Ministry of Education is replacing the term "Central Asia" with "Turkestan" in textbooks.Armenian, German presidents meet in Berlin Armenian and German Presidents Vahagn Khachaturyan and Frank-Walter Steinmeier met in Berlin.Armenia assumes presidency of Mediterranean Network of Regulatory Authorities The Commission on Television and Radio of Armenia said it expects productive cooperation in various formats. |
