  Kyiv marks the First Armenian Republic Day  May 29, 2011 - 18:01 AMTPanARMENIAN.Net - Ukrainian capital Kyiv hosts celebratory events to mark the First Armenian Republic Day, the 93rd anniversary of Armenian Independence declared on May 28, 1918 following almost 600 years of Ottoman Turkish oppression. The First Republic of Armenia established on May 28 set the foundation for today's independent Republic of Armenia, which was one of the first former Soviet Republics to declare independence on September 21, 1991. A newly-formed executive council of Kyiv's Armenian youth organization will be presented in the framework of the events, the organization Araik Khachatryan stated, Analitika.at.ua 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 Biden honors resilience of Armenian people on April 24  U.S. President Joe Biden has issued a statement on the 109th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide.Ex-Karabakh leader moved to solitary confinement cell in Baku, his son says David Vardanyan is the son of former Karabakh leader Ruben Vardanyan who who is currently imprisoned in Azerbaijan.Macron says France commemorates 109th anniv. of Armenian genocide Today France commemorates the 109th anniversary of the Armenian genocide of 1915, Macron says.Freedom House concerned by mounting reports of police violence in Armenia Freedom House urged Armenian authorities to investigate this pattern of excessive force and inhumane treatment. |
