  U.S. officials celebrate Armenia's independence anniversary September 22, 2011 - 13:04 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Local officials in Burbank, CA, celebrated the 20th anniversary of the independence of the Republic of Armenia. Rep. Adam Schiff (D-Burbank), Assemblyman Anthony Portantino, Glendale Mayor Laura Friedman and council members Frank Quintero and Ara Najarian joined thousands of attendees at the Nor Serount Cultural Assoication’s annual Armenian Independence Day Festival at Verdugo Park. The event featured Armenian-American singers, dancers, musicians and vendors, including the California Armenian American Democrats, a group that encourages the community to get involved in politics and civic issues. Harut Der-Tavitian, the association's chairman, said the event has grown since it started in 1999, The Burbank Leader reported.   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 Titus, Bilirakis lead legislation to sanction Azerbaijani war criminals  Representatives Dina Titus (D-NV) and Gus Bilirakis (R-FL) have introduced the bipartisan legislation.Armenia: Defense Ministry warns against involving army in political processes The Ministry’s statement came after a video surfaced online, showing soldiers joining the protests in Tavush.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. |
