  PM Sargsyan briefs his Hungarian counterpart on economic situation in ArmeniaJune 9, 2011 - 11:08 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Armenian Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan met with his Hungarian counterpart on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum on Europe and Central Asia in Vienna. According to the governmental press office, PM Sargsyan and Viktor Orban exchanged views on the economic reform process and recovery from the global economic crisis as well as cooperation between Armenia and the European People’s Party, the largest and most influential European-level political party of the center-right, which is expected to consider an association membership bid from Armenia’s ruling Republican Party. Mr. Sargsyan also briefed Mr. Orban on the current economic situation in Armenia.   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 |  Related sections Latest news Cyprus parliament honors Armenian genocide victims  Acting House President Zacharias Koulias noted that April 24 marks the “black anniversary” of the Armenian genocide.Armenia PM, France envoy discuss regional matters Issues related to the consistent development of Armenia-France cooperation were discussed.Azerbaijan razes historic Armenian church to ground Azerbaijan has demolished the historic Armenian Church of St. John the Baptist (known as Kanach Zham).Russia to begin assessing migrant workers' speaking skills Rosobrnadzor is planning to change the Russian language exam for migrant workers and include an assessment of speaking skills |
