Ter-Petrosyan: Armenian opposition movement to find broad response of international communityFebruary 25, 2008 - 21:24 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - "The situation tends to develop more favorably than I planned," Armenia's ex-President told an opposition rally in Yerevan.The opposition succeeded in attracting the attention of the international community to developments in the republic, according to him. "Robert Kocharian and Serzh Sargsyan are desperate. The ground is slipping from under their feet. Their associates are trying to establish contact with us. But the opposition will never accept them and they will be called to account for their deeds," he said. "Law enforcers arrest our supports but their number doesn't reduce. The authorities will not dare to assault the demonstrators," he said, adding, "Each arrest bring closer the day when the authorities will decline. Let them arrest me. I am ready," he said. He warned that the authorities will gradually change their policy and suppress small and medium business. "The Armenian opposition movement will find broad response of the international community. NATO, European Union and Council of Europe will make statements soon. We will put an end to information blockade," he said, IA Regnum reports. 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. |