Artsakh authorities never set exact date for airport openingApril 6, 2011 - 12:01 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Artsakh authorities never set exact date for the opening of Stepanakert airport. “May 9 was never set as the opening date. These were just rumors that circulated quickly,” head of the central information department at the Artsakh presidential office David Babayan told a PanARMENIAN.Net reporter. “The airport building as well as the takeoff and landing strip are ready for operation. There are some technical issues left,” he said. Earlier, media reports suggested that the opening is set for May 9, Shushi liberation day. Armenian President Serzh Sargsyan said he will be the first passengers to land in the airport, thus responding to Azerbaijan’s threats to shoot down the Stepanakert-bound planes. 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 | 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. |