Silence March Held at Turkish Embassy in PolandApril 24, 2006 - 15:14 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - On the eve of the 91st anniversary of the Armenian Genocide in Ottoman Turkey the Armenian youth society of Poland jointly with other Armenian organizations held a Silence March in commemoration of the Genocide victims, said PanARMENIAN.Net reporter in Poland. The peaceful march started at the Blessed Virgin Church and finished at the Turkish Embassy. The action participants were carrying flags, posters and candles. "We came to the Turkish Embassy not to take revenge but to revere the memory of the Armenian Genocide victims," said shepherd of Armenians of Poland Tadeus Isahakian-Zalezski addressing those who gathered at the Embassy. "The Silence March ended in lighting of candles that were placed at the Turkish Embassy in the form of cross. The action proceeded peacefully and its participants did not yield to provocations of the Embassy members, who switched on the Turkish television at the highest volume and at the quiet photos of the Armenians, who gathered at the building. Top stories Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev arrived in Moscow on April 22 to hold talks with Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin. 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". Partner news | Viva: Armenia's leading technology company introduces a new trademark The updated brand Viva reflects a qualitatively new level of digital services. Turkey restoring 500-year-old Surp Sarkis Armenian Church During the program, Sahak Maşalyan, the Patriarch of Türkiye's Armenians, inspected the historic church and offered prayers. Cumulative deposit on flexible terms: Byblos Bank Armenia's new offer Once the deposit is fixed, it can be topped up at any time, and interest will be accrued quarterly. BSEC Secretary General due in Armenia on July 1 On July 1, the Secretary General of the Black Sea Economic Cooperation Organization (BSEC) Lazar Comanescu will pay a working visit to Armenia. |