MONUMENT TO VICTIMS OF ARMENIAN GENOCIDE TO BE SET UP IN KRAKOVApril 6, 2004 - 18:31 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - A monument-khachkar (cross stone) to victims of the Armenian Genocide in Ottoman Turkey in 1915 will be set up in Krakov Polish city. As reported by Arminfo news agency referring to the Polish press, the Turkish Embassy in Poland has come against gouging the word "genocide" on the monument. In response, Archimandrite of the Krakov cloister Tadeush Isahakian-Zaleski sent an open letter to the Turkish Ambassador, asking to give up attempts to interfere with the matter. "None of historians, respecting themselves, cannot deny that the Armenian Genocide of 1915 is a historical event and disputing whether to write the word "genocide" or not is senseless," the letter indicates. The ceremonial opening of the monument will be held April 17 with the support of the Armenian Society of Krakov and representatives of the Armenian diocese in Poland. 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 | Armenia, Turkey discuss restoration of historic bridge The meeting took place on May 17 in Ashgabat on the sidelines of an international conference of ministers of culture. India wants Armenia’s proposals on use of Chabahar port India is expecting proposals from Armenia regarding the use of Chabahar port in Iran, Indian ambassador says. EU welcomes Armenia-Azerbaijan “progress” The EU has welcomed “progress” made in the framework of the Armenia-Azerbaijan border delimitation process. Belarus opposition leader slams Lukashenko for Karabakh trip Belarusian opposition politician Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya has harshly criticized the visit of Lukashenko to Karabakh. |