Latvian Armenians to press for Genocide recognition by SaeimaJune 13, 2010 - 16:39 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The Armenian community of Latvia will press for Genocide recognition by Saeima. “We will organize various events and engage youth in our activity,” chairman of the community, editor and publisher of Ararat newspaper Alexander Geronyan said in an interview with Miasin.Ru. “Young Armenian people in Latvia are not unified, although a Youth Union was formed recently,” he said. Asked about Armenian language study, Mr. Geronyan said that an Armenian Sunday school, which had functioned in Riga since 1988, closed 5 years ago. “We are planning to reopen it at the Church of Saint Gregory the Illuminator Church,” he said. Top stories 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". The earthquake caused a temporary blackout, damaged many buildings and closed a number of rural roads. 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. Kazakhstan welcomes Yerevan, Baku’s agreement to meet in Almaty Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has welcomed the agreement of Baku and Yerevan to hold negotiations in Almaty. 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. |