Turkish helmer of Genocide drama apologizes to Armenian peopleFebruary 3, 2015 - 18:59 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Moscow will host a presentation of Fatih Akin's Genocide drama "The Cut" on Feb 3. On Feb 2, the award-winning German director of Turkish descent met with the head of the New Nakhichevan and Russia Diocese of the Armenian Apostolic Church Archbishop Ezras Nersisyan, with producers Ruben Didishian, Aram Movsisyan, Tigran Manasyan and actress Arevik Martirosyan also attending. As the Diocese press service told PanARMENIAN.Net the meeting focused on the Armenian Genocide, among other issues. In this context, the Archbishop hailed the brave and fair stance of the Turkish helmer who took a great risk in addressing an issue, any reference to which entails criminal prosecution by Ankara. The Archbishop further criticized the policy of denial which prevents reconciliation between the two peoples, which might be possible were Ankara to face the dark pages of its past. Akin, in turn, noted that intention to confront the truth and share in the pain of the Genocide survivors were among the reasons that prompted him to create the film. "Though I can't speak for the entire Turkish nation, on my own behalf I apologize for the immense pain caused by my ancestors," the helmer said in conclusion. 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 | The Power of One Dram to benefit Road of Life charity The companies inform that the May beneficiary of The Power of One Dram is the “Road of Life” charitable organization. Ucom General Director gives lecture at French University in Armenia The General Director of Ucom Ralph Yirikian delivered a lecture at the French University of Armenia. Armenia offers to temporarily host, preserve Gaza manuscripts The Armenian Foreign Minister has said Yerevan is ready to help preserve manuscripts from the conflict zone in Gaza. Aram I supports Karekin II’s “patriotic position” Catholicos of the Great House of Cilicia Aram I has expressed support for the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin. |