Military parade organizers promise more surprises in Yerevan September 18, 2011 - 16:15 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - On Septmeber 17 Yerevan’s Republic Square saw the first majot rehearsal of the military parae for the 20th anniversary of Armenia’s independence. This year’s parade will stand apart with the participation of religious ministers serving in the army. During the rehearsal the military techniques, including the Airborne Systems Lightweight SKAD, zenithal rocket systems S300 were displayed. And heavy track-type techniques were carried to the square on high speed wheeled trailers. According to General Lieutenant Michael Grigorian, Commander of United Troops of Armenia’s Armed Forces, told journalists, that servicemen have prepared for the parade more than a month. “As you can see, the soldiers and officers are ready for the parade, and I am pleased with them,” he said, adding that soldiers already “feel” the parade. Here he noted that the not all military techniques were displayed in the parade, and surprises await the audience during the parade. -mi- Top stories The Cabinet of Ministers decided on Thursday, November 9 to allocated AMD 120 million to arrange the gathering. Michael Roth believes sanctions must be put on the table after Baku‘s ethnic cleansing in Nagorno-Karabakh. The Yerevan City Council has elected Tigran Avniyan from the ruling Civil Contract as the mayor of the Armenian capital. The Armenian Parliament on Tuesday, October 3 voted to ratify the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court. Partner news | 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. 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. |