Monument to Armenian victims of Azeri pogroms unveiled in DetroitApril 25, 2013 - 13:21 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The first outside of Armenia monument to martyrs of Sumgait, Baku and Kirovabad pogroms was unveiled in Detroit, on the grounds of Saint John Armenian Church. The monument was raised on the donations of all members and parishioners of all 4 Armenian churches in Detroit area as well as those of Armenian ex-refugees from Azerbaijan. The cost of monument was about $55,000.00.The stone was delivered from India and carved in Vermont, USA. The author and designer of this monument is Artur Lazaryan. Blessing of the monument was lead by the head priest of Saint John Armenian church Ter-Hayr Garabed. The State and city officials were present at the ceremony. The Blessings of the monument was accompanied by the Gomitas Choir of Saint John Armenian Church, conducted by choir director, deacon Ruben Mailian. Top stories Six total incidents have burned 19 old-growth trees. Friday night 8 trees were torched along the beautiful main entrance. The EU does not intend to conduct military exercises with Armenia, Lead Spokesperson for EU Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Peter Stano says. Hikmet Hajiyev has said that there is no place for USAID operation in Azerbaijan any longer. A telephone conversation between Putin and Pashinyan before the CSTO summit is not planned, Peskov says. Partner news | U.S., Armenia sign customs deal According to Armenian customs data, U.S.-Armenian trade reached $670 million last year. Ucom’s fixed network launches in Nor Hachn City residents will be able to use fixed-line Internet, mobile communications and television in one package at more affordable prices. Armenia parliament to consider draft proposal on impeachment June 17 The Armenian Parliament will hold an extraordinary session on June 17 to consider a draft proposal on the resignation of the government. Armenia to send Deputy Foreign Minister to Berlin’s Ukraine Recovery Conference Georgia will attend the forum at the level of Prime Minister, Foreign Minister, while Azerbaijan will send their Foreign Minister. |