Pickets to Be Held near Turkish Embassy and EU Mission in Moscow April 24April 21, 2006 - 21:14 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The Union of Armenians of Russia (UAR) will hold pickets in front of the Turkish Embassy and EU Mission in Moscow due to the 91st anniversary of the Armenian Genocide. As reported by the UAR Press Service, both events are authorized by the Moscow Government. Wreaths will be laid to a Khachkar at Vagankovskoe cemetery April 24 morning on behalf of the Armenian Embassy in Russia, New Nakhichevan Diocese of the Armenian Apostolic Church and NGOs. A memorial liturgy of the victims of the Armenian Genocide will be served at the Armenian church. The same day an exhibition on the Armenian Genocide will open and Four Years under Crescent book by Turkish army officer Rafael Nogales will be presented. 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 | Aliyev: No peace treaty unless Armenia changes constitution Azerbaijan will not sign a peace treaty with Armenia unless the latter changes its constitution, Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev said. Seven injured in massive gas station explosion in Armenia The Investigative Committee of Armenia has unveiled details about a massive explosion at a gas station on the Yerevan-Sevan highway. Pashinyan’s spokesperson denies intention to visit Baku for COP29 Pashinyan’s agenda doesn’t include a trip to Baku for the COP29 conference, his press secretary Nazeli Baghdasaryan has said. Lithuania sending €100,000 to help Armenia fight floods consequences Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan took to social media to thank his Lithuanian counterpart for the contribution. |