White House press secretary Kayleigh McEnany on July 6 referred to the Armenian genocide, an event the U.S government has previously declined to acknowledge, as reports The Washington Post. President Trump’s close ally,
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White House spokesperson uses Armenian Genocide term during her briefing
White House spokesperson Kayleigh McEnany used the Armenian Genocide term during a press briefing. Asked to comment on US President Donald Trump’s remarks that many of the problems the country faces stem from “extreme indoctrination and bias” in the education system, the press secretary noted: “But, look, we’ve got a real problem in
Today, July 4, the birthday of our great actor Frunzik – Mher Mkrtchyan – is the 90th anniversary
July 4 marks the birthday anniversary of talented Soviet Armenian actor Mher Mkrtchyan, better known by his stage name Frunzik. The prominent actor would have turned 90 today. “Great Armenian artist Martiros Saryan, while painting my portrait, asked me: “Where are you from, Mher?” I replied: “My father is from Mush, mother is from Van …
Artsakh will seek de-occupation of its territories – MFA
The authorities of the Republic of Artsakh confirm their determination to seek the de-occupation of the territories of Artsakh and the restoration of the territorial integrity of the Republic, ARMENPRESS reports reads the statement issued by the Foreign Ministry of Artsakh.
Turkish president denounces criticism over changing Hagia Sophia into mosque
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Friday denounced the rising international criticism over Turkey’s intention to covert Istanbul’s iconic Hagia Sophia museum into a mosque. “The accusations against our country on the Hagia Sophia mean a direct attack on our sovereignty rights,” Erdogan said at the opening ceremony of another mosque in Istanbul.
In the Church of England appeared dark-skinned Christ
In the Cathedral of St. Alban in the English city of St. Albans, a picture of the Last Supper appeared on the altar, in which Jesus Christ is depicted as dark-skinned, writes the Daily Telegraph. The main priest of the church, Jeffrey John, agreed to hang the picture after pressure from
France says Istanbul’s Hagia Sophia must remain open to all
France’s Foreign Ministry said on Thursday that the sixth-century Hagia Sophia museum originally built as a Christian cathedral in Istanbul must remain open to all, Reuters reports. A Turkish court on Thursday heard a petition seeking to convert the Hagia Sophia, one of Turkey’s most
Russia calls on Turkey to carefully consider the status of Hagia Sophia
The Hagia Sophia is included in the UNESCO World Heritage List, and the Russian Foreign Ministry expects strict compliance with all requirements related to this status. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation expects balanced decisions from Turkey regarding the possible change in the museum status of the Hagia Sophia in Istanbul and its conversion
USA calls on the Government of Turkey to continue to maintain the Hagia Sophia as a museum
The US called on the Turkish government to continue to maintain the Hagia Sophia as a museum, rejecting Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan’s offer to turn the a museum into a mosque. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo’s statement runs as follows:
Greece urges Turkey to keep Hagia Sophia as museum
Greece said Turkey risked opening up ‘a huge emotional chasm’ with Christian countries if it converts the Hagia Sophia museum in Istanbul into a mosque, Ekathimerini reported. A Turkish court heard a petition Thursday seeking to convert the building into a mosque.
Lieutenant General Vagarshak Harutyunyan: “Armenian strike forces can destroy all targets in Azerbaijan…”
“We have systems, not to mention Iskander, the SCAD missile system, which makes all targets in Azerbaijan accessible. And here I will quote the speech of General Lev Rokhlin in the State Duma of Russia when he said that if the Armenian side uses the SCAD complex taking the Mingachevir reservoir as a target,
General says Greece and Turkey positions may possibly lead to a Greek-Turkish war
The Greek and Turkish positions lead possibly to a Greek-Turkish war, Retired Lieutenant General Andreas Pentaras said in an interview with Cypriot SIGMA TV station. According to him, that is why an effort has been launched by the EU for some kind of diplomatic easing of the situation,
Armenian Patriarch Suggests Opening Greek Church for Christian and Muslim Worship. Harut Sassounian
The recently elected Patriarch of Turkey, Sahak Mashalian, continues his controversial public statements thus antagonizing the Armenian community of Istanbul and Armenians worldwide. A few months ago he made critical remarks regarding the resolution adopted by the U.S. Congress recognizing the Armenian Genocide.
On the Awarding of Honorary Diplomas to the military personnel of the Defense Forces of Armenians of Western Armenia
In connection with the 75th anniversary of the Victory over fascism in World War II and the heroic battles of May – the liberation of Shushi during the Artsakh Liberation War, the heroic battles of Avarayr, Sardarapat, Bash Aparan and Karakilis, and the creation of the First Republic of Armenia, And for services to the …
Armenian soldiers march at Victory Parade in Moscow
The 75-member military group of Armenian soldiers marched Wednesday at the Victory Parade in Moscow. Colonel of the Armed Forces of Armenia Ashot Hakobyan commanded the parade crew. Armenian Defense Minister Davit Tonoyan is also present. A victory parade is taking place in Moscow on
Turkey’s Erdogan instructs to set up organization dealing with Armenian Genocide denial
During a regular meeting of the Turkish supreme advisory committee, President Recep Tayyip Erdogan instructed to establish an independent body fighting against the recognition of Armenian Genocide. The speakers at the meeting stressed that there was no specific organization in Turkey that will deal with Armenian Genocide denial and the development of a respective strategy,
The Turkish Translation of «The Lonely Hawk» («Yalniz Sahin») by Samvel Mheryan was republished in Constantinople this year in April
The historical novel «The Lonely Hawk» (arm. «Մենավոր Բազեն») is the literary description of the events taking place in Khnus province of Western Armenia within the period starting from late 19th century up to early 20th century. The novel illustrates both tragic episodes of Armenian Genocide and the heroic self-defense of the people of Khnus.
Constitutional crisis in Armenia can be solved with Venice Commission’s guidance, says Secretary General
The constitutional crisis in Armenia can be solved with the Venice Commission’s guidance, said Secretary General Marija Pejcinovic Buric. According to her, “the Opinion of the Venice Commission adopted on 19 June and made public today makes it possible to solve the problems that have been in the center of the constitutional crisis between the
Anti-Armenian Turkish politician elected President of 75th UN General Assembly
Armenian News-NEWS.am’s correspondent talked to Turkologist Andranik Ispiryan about the election of Turkish diplomat Volkan Bozkir to the position of President of the 75th United Nations General Assembly. According to the Turkologist, what is troubling for Armenia is not only the fact that a Turkish figure is elected President of the United Nations General Assembly, but …
Vladimir Putin: «75th Anniversary of the Great Victory: Shared Responsibility to History and our Future»
75 years have passed since the end of the Great Patriotic War. Several generations have grown up over the years. The political map of the planet has changed. The Soviet Union that claimed an epic, crushing victory over Nazism and saved the entire world is gone. Besides, the events of that war have long become a distant memory, even for its participants. So why does Russia celebrate the 9th of May
