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25.04.2012
UNESCO has included Ani in International Heritage preliminary list
Turkey has revised its preliminary list presented to UNESCO and made a suggestion to include 13 new monuments and groups of memorials. Examining those suggestions, among which was also presented city of Ani, UNESCO International Heritage committee has confirmed them on April 13, 2012. Armenpress was informed from "IKOMOS-Armenia" social organization that afterward among other unique values registered in the preliminary list of Turkey, historical city Ani also waits its turn... more →
25.04.2012
Sevan is of high significance for Armenia: Chairman of Republican Party of Armenia
Lake Sevan is the treasure of Armenia, and its preservation is of primary importance for the republic, Chairman of Republican Party of Armenia (RPA), President Serzh Sargsyan told the residents of Gavar town in frame of the election campaign to Gegharkunik province. "I am here to urge you to assist me again. It is impossible to achieve any goal without your support. Though many programs have not been accomplished yet, the most part of our programs are already on the way of... more →
25.04.2012
Yerevan Mayor Taron Margaryan had a working visit to Kanaker Zeitun district
Yerevan Mayor Taron Margaryan started his working visit to Kanaker Zeitun district from yard areas.By the Municipality programs provided for 2012 large scale improvement is going on in Kanaker Zeitun district as well: yard areas are being improved, bowers, benches and children's playing attractions are being placed, asphalt cover in the central and secondary streets is being renewed, green areas are being refreshed.In all the yard areas the responsible persons presented the Mayor... more →
25.04.2012
Mayor Taron Margaryan had a meeting with the leaders of the Oriental Martial Arts Federation
Yerevan Mayor Taron Margaryan hosted the leaders of the Armenian Federation of Oriental martial Arts greeting the initiative of the memorandum signed by them recently and expressed willingness of the Municipality to support sport development in the capital. The head of the Kick-Boxing Federation of Armenia Garnik Hairapetyan presented Mayor Taron Margaryan the signed memorandum according to which the member federations will joint efforts to impart patriotism among the young of... more →
24.04.2012
The fact of the Armenian Genocide by the Ottoman government has been documented, recognized, and affirmed in the form of media and eyewitness reports, laws, resolutions, and statements by many states and international organizations. The complete catalogue of all documents categorizing the 1915-23 widespread massacre of the Armenian population in Ottoman Empire as a premeditated and thoroughly executed act of Genocide, is extensive. Below is a brief list of those states and organizations,... more →
24.04.2012
The term Genocide was coined by Polish-Jewish lawyer Raphael Lemkin in 1944, whose family was one of the victims of the Jewish Holocaust. By defining this term, Prof. Lemkin sought to describe Nazi politics of systematic murder, violence and cruelty and atrocities committed against the Armenians in the Ottoman Empire in 1915 as well. On December 9, 1948, the United Nations approved the Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of the Crime of Genocide. The Convention defines Genocide as... more →