  Stepanakert rapidly developing, Stepanakert Mayor says  May 24, 2011 - 16:04 AMTPanARMENIAN.Net - Stepanakert Mayor Vazgen Mikaelyan said the city is rapidly developing. “We should provide residents with normal, comfortable accommodation for living. First of all this refers to utilities and communication system,” Mikaelyan said in an interview with Echo of Moscow radio station. Mikaelyan noted that the program on 24-hour water supply in the city will be finished in 2012. Referring to emigration from Stepanakert, he said the city does not face such a problem. To the contrary, many people, specifically youth representatives return from Russia and Armenia, concluded Mikaelyan.  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 |  Topic Latest news 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.Czech-Armenian military cooperation discussed in Yerevan A delegation led by the Director General for the Industrial Cooperation Division of the Ministry of Defence of the Czech Republic visited Armenia. |
