ARMENIAN MEMORIAL IN LYON TO BE REPLACED

AZG Armenian Daily
23/04/2008

National Interests

The question of the Armenian memorial, constituted in one of the
squares of Lyon, France, has became the theme of hot arguments between
Lyon city administration and judicial authorities. Mayor of Lyon Gerard
Colombe, being faithful to the Armenians, approved the construction
of the Armenian memorial in one of the squares of the city.

The union for preservation of the city’s native architecture
protested against that decision reminded that the square is under
the protection of UNESCO and therefore nothing can be constructed
there. They demanded to replace the memorial and the Court of Lyon
satisfied their demand. "Noyyan Tapan" news agency informs that most
probably the memorial shall be moved to another spot in the city.