Posted 14 November 2004
AZAD-HYE (14 November 2004): In the northern Syrian city of
During the 80's and 90's of the last century the Armenian Prelacy of Aleppo and several Organizations managed to invest community funds in the construction of residential buildings, in which hundreds of families are accommodated now. It was a successful drive, although many needy families were left out and the majority of the available flats were allocated to kin or political groups.
Now a new residential compound is being erected just outside
Syrian Minister of Urban Development Mohammad Nihad Mushantat, Mayor of Aleppo Usama Adi, Council General of Armenia to Aleppo Armen Melkonian and others were among the dignitaries who attended the opening ceremony of this project on 23rd October 2004. Key speakers underlined the role of the Armenian community in the social and economic life of
It was confirmed to our sources that this project also will hardly satisfy the needs of young Armenians who plan to get married or are already married, because the financial requirements seem to be above the average.