Conference on Armenian cultural heritage in Turkey due in Brussels Nov. 13October 24, 2008 - 16:16 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The Armenian General Benevolent Union Europe will host a conference in the European Parliament on the rediscovery of Armenians and of Armenian cultural heritage in Turkey on November 13.The conference is open to all and is part of the official European Year for Intercultural Dialogue. It will review the recent public debate in Turkey on the country's forgotten Armenian heritage in the light of recent groundbreaking artistic and intellectual contributions in Turkey itself. It will also examine the significance of Armenian cultural heritage in Turkey from a European perspective, the AGBU told PanARMENIAN.Net Speakers at the conference will include Fethiye Cetin, author of the book "My Grandmother", Osman Koker, creator of the groundbreaking exhibition "My Dear Brother", art historian Professor Patrick Donabedian as well as historian Vahe Tachjian and historian and publisher Ara Sarafian. 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 | SBP instant transfers now available from 190 Russian banks to Armenia To receive money from Russian banks, easywallet users need to go to their easywallet accounts. Armenia's Davit Chaloyan qualifies for Paris Olympics The Armenian boxer qualified for Paris Olympics after a series of successful bouts at the 2nd World Qualification Tournament. Lemkin Institute urges Armenia to respect people’s right to dissent The Lemkin Institute has urged the Armenian government to respect people’s fundamental human right to express their dissent. French-Armenian journalist returns to France after 41-day hunger strike Nicolian said on social media on Sunday, June 2 that he needs to improve his health in order to “continue the fight”. |