Streetlights of Memory for Armenian Genocide victims to be set in GenevaMarch 31, 2011 - 14:37 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Recently, a work, titled Streetlights of Memory, dedicated to the victims of the Armenian Genocide, was presented at Geneva-hosted news conference. The streetlights to decorate Bastion de Saint-Antoine in April, 2013, were presented by Patrice Mugny, Geneva Administrative Councillor responsible for the culture, and Charles Aznavour, Armenia’s Ambassador to Switzerland. In 2008, the city of Geneva came up with an initiative to build a memorial for Genocide victims, with a French master of Armenian origin, Melik Ohanian to implement the idea. The monument will consist of nine 8-meter streetlights to be established in different parts of the bastion. Instead of the bulb, a gleaming "tear" in frosted stainless steel will be installed, evoking thoughts about tragic events of 1915. Charles Aznavour gave high assessment to the monument that “inspires hope”, and the fact that it will be established in Switzerland, his current homeland. The project financing (100000 and 400000 Francs respectively) will be provided by Geneva and the Armenian community. 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 PM meets Iran’s Supreme Leader in Tehran Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan had a meeting with Supreme Leader of the Islamic Revolution Seyyed Ali Khamenei Ruling MP accuses opposition of “serving other countries' interests” Khachatur Sukiasyan has accused Armenia’s opposition of serving the interests of other countries Protest leader vows to achieve departure of Armenian authorities According to Archbishop Bagrat, there is only one solution to the situation in Armenia. Heads of Armenian, Ukrainian parliaments hold virtual talks Alen Simonyan and Ruslan Stefanchuk held talks via video conference on Tuesday, May 21. |