On the 23rd April 2014, Turkey’s Prime Minister offered his “condolences” to Armenians who had family members that died during what the Prime Minister described as “the events of 1915”.
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Gimmicks are insulting First World War Centenary, says historian
A warfare historian has claimed events lined up to mark the Centenary of the First World War, such as a football match backed by Prince William, are gimmicks which are insulting to the heroism and horrors experienced by those who gave their lives.
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Dr Clare Makepeace says plans to remember the Christmas Truce with a football match are turning the Centenary into nothing more than a series of gimmicks.
Continue readingWarfare historian hits out at “gimmicks” used to remember First World War centenary
Dr Clare Makepeace says plans to remember the Christmas Truce with a football match are turning the Centenary into nothing more than a series of gimmicks.
Continue readingPresident of Portugal’s Centenary Commission speaks to Centenary News
The President of Portugal’s First World War Centenary Commission, Lieutenant-General Mário de Oliveira Cardoso, has spoken to Centenary News about his country’s plans to mark the Centenary.
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The President of Portugal’s First World War Centenary Commission, Lieutenant-General Mário de Oliveira Cardoso, has spoken to Centenary News about his country’s plans to mark the Centenary.
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The President of Portugal’s First World War Centenary Commission, Lieutenant-General Mário de Oliveira Cardoso, has spoken to Centenary News about his country’s plans to mark the Centenary.
Continue readingGermany announces plans to donate stained glass windows to Reims Cathedral to mark Centenary
Germany’s Foreign Minister has announced his country’s intention to present six stained glass windows to Reims Cathedral to mark the Centenary of the First World War.
Continue readingBritish Ambassador to Norway plants poppy seeds to mark First World War Centenary
The British Ambassador to Norway, Jane Owen, has sown poppy seeds in the gardens of the British Embassy, with the aim that they will bloom in August 2014 to mark the Centenary of the First World War.
Continue readingFirst World War Centenary to be marked in Scotland with service at Edinburgh Castle
A drumhead service will be held at Edinburgh Castle to mark the Centenary of the First World War in Scotland.
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