AZG Armenian Daily #085, 06/05/2008

Armenian Genocide

MONUMENT TO ARMENIAN GENOCIDE IN CYPRUS

On May 1, according to Cyprian "Philiephteros" newspaper, a monument
dedicated to the Armenian Genocide was erected in Larnaca (Cyprus).

The opening ceremony will be held in June, Turkish press
reported. Armenian delegation led by RA President Serge Sargsian will
participate in the opening ceremony.

The decision on raising a monument to the Armenian Genocide was made
by Larnaca Municipality. Cyprus Parliament and Government members
affirmed the decision unanimously.

Apparently, the monument is created in Armenia, and according to the
supposition of Turkish press on April 1 it was in port Larnaca.

To recall, the foundation of the monument was laid by former President
of Armenia Robert Kocharian.

By Hakob Chakrian, translated by L.H.