New memorial to Armenian Genocide victims inaugurated in ChavilleJune 25, 2007 - 15:51 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - A new memorial to the Armenian Genocide victims was inaugurated in the French town of Chaville Sunday, June 24, 2007. Mayor of Chaville Jean Levain, Ambassador of Armenia in France Edward Nalbandian, Archbishop Nakachian and several French political figures, including Secretary of State for Civil Service Andre Santini, attended the ceremony.October 13, 2006, two days after the adoption of the French bill penalizing the Armenian Genocide denial, two vandals stole the 300-kg bronze monument with the purpose to sell it. The monument made up from combination of Armenian letters cost 50,000 euros and was gifted to Chaville by the Armenian community in 2002. 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. |