Germany marks 50th anniversary of Berlin Wall buildingAugust 13, 2011 - 13:58 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Germany is marking the 50th anniversary of the building of the Berlin Wall on Saturday, August 13. German leaders are gathering in Berlin to observe a minute of silence in memory of those who died trying to cross to the West, Deutsche Welle reported. On August 13, 1961, the East German communist regime closed its border and began building the Wall, dividing the city for more than 28 years. The Wall, in some cases, ran straight through streets, neighborhoods and public spaces. The Wall, which was sold in the East as the "anti-fascist protection wall," became a symbol for the geographical, ideological and political divide between Europe's democratic West and the communist East.   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 |  Latest news 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.Macron says France commemorates 109th anniv. of Armenian genocide Today France commemorates the 109th anniversary of the Armenian genocide of 1915, Macron says. |
