NKR envoy: British photojournalist conveys strive of Artsakh people to liveDecember 22, 2011 - 12:18 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The photos by Anastasia Taylor-Lind show the desire and steadfast efforts by the Nagorno Karabakh authorities to support new families despite scarce state resources, permanent representative of NKR in the United States said. “Most importantly, the photostory conveys the desire and efforts of Karabakh people for improvement of life conditions,” Robert Avetisyan said. Anastasia Taylor-Lind, London-based member of the VII photo agency, documented the “birth encouragement program” in Nagorno Karabakh in her “The National Womb” project. The goal of the program is to repopulate the country, where tens of thousands have been displaced. When a couple marries in Nagorno Karabakh, the government gives them a cash reward of $780. More money comes their way after the birth of their first child - and their second, third and fourth. Families with six children under the age of 18 receive a house, says the article published by The New York Times last week. 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 | 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. |