French-Armenian politician Patrick Devedjian dies of Covid-19March 29, 2020 - 12:33 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - French-Armenian politician Patrick Devedjian he died from the novel coronavirus on Sunday, March 29, Le Point report. Devedjian confirmed he had contracted the virus on March 26 and that was hospitalized in Paris. In a tweet, the politician lauded healthcare workers' dedication in the fight against the disease. He said back then said he was feeling fatigued but that his condition was stable. Devedjian is the first French political figure to die from the Covid-19. Among the first to react was Gérard Larcher, the president of the French Senate, who expressed "great sadness to learn of the death of Patrick Devedjian. A brave man, totally devoted to the town of Antony and Hauts-de-Seine." Devedjian was the President of the General Council of Hauts-de-Seine. A close adviser of former French President Nicolas Sarkozy since the 1990s, he was Minister under the Prime Minister in charge of the Implementation of the Recovery Plan. Devedjian was also an ardent defender of the Armenian cause, the country his family came from, advocating for the recognition of the Genocide throughout his career. Top stories Six total incidents have burned 19 old-growth trees. Friday night 8 trees were torched along the beautiful main entrance. The EU does not intend to conduct military exercises with Armenia, Lead Spokesperson for EU Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Peter Stano says. Hikmet Hajiyev has said that there is no place for USAID operation in Azerbaijan any longer. A telephone conversation between Putin and Pashinyan before the CSTO summit is not planned, Peskov says. Partner news | 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. 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. |