Billionaire with Armenian roots donating money for Notre-DameApril 17, 2019 - 12:08 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Russian billionaire of Armenian descent Andrey Andreev (real name is Andrei Vagnerovich Ogandjanyants), who is the founder of the social discovery and dating network Badoo, will give part of the company's revenues to the restoration of Notre-Dame Cathedral after the devastating fire in Paris. The devastating fire that engulfed the Notre-Dame, the 850-year-old Unesco world heritage landmark in Paris, was brought under control on Tuesday morning, while the Cathedral's main structure as well as its two towers has been saved. "In the light of the terrible tragedy that befell the Cathedral of Notre-Dame, I allocate a significant donation for its restoration. I pledge to transfer 100% of the revenue that Badoo will receive from its 22 million users in April to France. My heart goes to the people of France," said the entrepreneur. Andreev said he learnt about the tragedy in Paris from social networks and immediately turned on the TV. "This whole situation was a huge shock to me," Forbes cited him as saying. The businessman did not specify the amount of money he is going to donate to the cause. 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 | Czech-Armenian military cooperation discussed in Yerevan A delegation led by the Director General for the Industrial Cooperation Division of the Ministry of Defence of the Czech Republic visited Armenia. U.S. welcomes efforts to define Armenia-Azerbaijan border The United States welcomes efforts to define the border between Armenia and Azerbaijan, says Vedant Patel. Biden honors resilience of Armenian people on April 24 U.S. President Joe Biden has issued a statement on the 109th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide. Ex-Karabakh leader moved to solitary confinement cell in Baku, his son says David Vardanyan is the son of former Karabakh leader Ruben Vardanyan who who is currently imprisoned in Azerbaijan. |