RA Government to Approve ArmenTel's Purchase by VympelComNovember 6, 2006 - 13:27 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The Armenian government will approve the bargain sealed by Greek OTE and Russian VympelCom on the sale of 90% stocks of ArmenTel telecommunication company, Secretary of the Security Council at the RA President, Defense Minister, Co-chair of the Armenian-Russian Intergovernmental Economic Committee Serge Sargsyan said November 6. "We should get acquainted with the terms of the bargain and the price," he remarked. When commenting on the opinion that the number of companies conveyed to Russia is increasing Minister Sargsyan emphasized that the growth of Russian capital in the Armenian strategic strictures is not dangerous because Russia has never abused the economic instruments, reports IA Regnum. Top stories Authorities said a total of 192 Azerbaijani troops were killed and 511 were wounded during Azerbaijan’s offensive. In 2023, the Azerbaijani government will increase the country’s defense budget by more than 1.1 billion manats ($650 million). The bill, published on Monday, is designed to "eliminate the shortcomings of an unreasonably broad interpretation of the key concept of "compatriot". The earthquake caused a temporary blackout, damaged many buildings and closed a number of rural roads. Partner news | Scholz hopes Armenia-Azerbaijan peace treaty will be signed this year German Chancellor Olaf Scholz hopes that a peace treaty between Armenia and Azerbaijan will be signed this year. Ucom equips four bus stops in Ijevan with free Wi-Fi Ucom now provides free Wi-Fi coverage in smart bus stops in four communities of Ijevan. Armenia, Russia discuss life extension of Metsamor nuclear plant Issues regarding the extension of life of the 2nd power unit of the Armenian Nuclear Power Plant were discussed in Yerevan. Armenians stage more campaigns against territorial concessions to Azerbaijan Protesters blocked more roads across Armenia on Friday, April 26 in continuing attempts to scuttle territorial concessions to Azerbaijan. |