Surb Vordvots Vorotman church reconstructed into cultural center in IstanbulMay 21, 2011 - 10:37 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Surb Vordvots Vorotman church is being reconstructed into a cultural center in Istanbul. “Transformation of the church into a cultural center is a peace project within Istanbul 2010 cultural program,” project manager Kevork Ozkaragez said, quoted by Agos newspaper. “The reconstruction works started six months ago and the opening is expected on June 15,” he said. Turkey has recently launched a number of projects to reconstruct Christian churches and make them a target for tourists. The restored churches under the jurisdiction of Ministry of Culture and Tourism function as museums. Divine services are not allowed in them. 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 | Lemkin Institute petition seeks release of Armenians in Azerbaijan The Lemkin Institute is deeply concerned about the continued illegal detention of political prisoners from Karabakh in Azerbaijan. Armenian Catholicos calls for national unity against threats Karekin II issued a message on Republic Day marking the anniversary of the First Armenian Republic. Pashinyan: Armenia’s desired goal is “on the horizon” Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan has said that Armenia is moving forward “without interruption”. Opposition leader, supporters spend night at Sardarapat memorial Police made nearly 300 arrests the day before as Galstanyan and his supporters continued to demonstrate in Yerevan. |