Armenian Genocide memorial vandalized in BrusselsApril 27, 2022 - 11:28 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - A memorial to the victims of the Armenian Genocide has been vandalized in Brussels' Square Henri Michaux, the Armenian Embassy in Belgium reports. Local Armenians gathered near the khachkar on April 24 to commemorate the 107th anniversary of the Genocide. Images shared by the Embassy reveal that the symbol of Turkey's Nationalist Movement Party – which is behind the Gray Wolves organization – have been spray painted on the monument. The monument has also been desecrated with an insulting note. "Such actions, which are obvious manifestations of Armenian hatred and intolerance, are incompatible with universal values," the Embassy said. On April 24, 1915, a large group of Armenian intellectuals was rounded up and assassinated in Constantinople by the Ottoman government. On April 24, 2022, Armenians worldwide commemorated the 107th anniversary of the Genocide which continued until 1923. Some three dozen countries, hundreds of local government bodies and international organizations have so far recognized the killings of 1.5 million Armenians as Genocide. Turkey denies to this day. Top stories The CSTO budget for the current year requires adjustments due to the refusal of Yerevan to pay their share of contributions. 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. Partner news | Armenia considers Cyprus as one of its main partners in EU - envoy Armenia considers Cyprus one of its main partners in the European Union, Ambassador Tigran Mkrtchyan has said. Armenian, Albanian Foreign Ministers discuss ties, regional issues Armenian Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan had a meeting with the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Albania Igli Hasani. Armenia confirms will attend NATO summit in Washington Armenia has confirmed its participation in the NATO summit in Washington, a spokesperson has confirmed. Armenia named European U18 chess vice-champion The U18 chess team of Armenia won the title of vice-champion of the European Team Championship. |