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
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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
Turkey has plan for invasion of Armenia and Greece
The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Turkey has a plan to invade Greece and Armenia. The confidential document was found in the materials of the case regarding the 2016 Turkish coup d’état attempt, and the document was mistakenly incorporated in the case by the investigator, as reports Nordic Monitor, which is under the …
Trump says US will no longer resolve ‘ancient conflicts in faraway lands’ that many people have not even heard of
US President Donald Trump said the US will no longer resolve ‘ancient conflicts in faraway lands’ that many people have not even heard of, the Associated Press reported. “It is not the duty of U.S. troops to solve ancient conflicts in faraway lands that many people have never even heard of,”
The regarding a provocative statement issued by three members of the European Parliament
We, the undersigned members of the Armenia-EU Parliamentary Partnership Committee, express deep disappointment by the unconstructive and biased stance as well as harmful and misleading statement issued by three Members of the European Parliament, namely Mrs. Marina Kaljurand, the Co-Chair of the EU-Armenia Parliamentary Partnership Committee,
Armenia, Greece and Cyprus object bid by Turkey to become next UN General Assembly president
Armenia, Greece and Cyprus have objected to a bid by Turkey to become the next president of the United Nations General Assembly, Ahval reports. The UN General Assembly president serves a one-year term and the office rotates among five regional groupings of UN member states. The Western Europe and Others Group, of which Turkey
Turkey Attempts to Take Over Armenian Properties in Jerusalem. Harut Sassounian
An article in the Jewish Press of February 13, 2020 exposed the activities of the Turkish Government to take over the Armenian and Christian Quarters of Jerusalem. The article by journalist Baruch Yedid is titled, “Turkey Working to Take Over Armenian Quarters in Jerusalem’s Old City.”