Austria Post releases stamp on Mekhitarist congregation in ViennaJune 2, 2011 - 12:54 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Austria Post released a commemorative stamp recently on the 200thanniversary of the establishment of the Mekhitarist congregation in Vienna. The stamp was launched at the dinner hall of the Mekhitarist church in Vienna. Austrian religious leaders, diplomats, and leaders of the local Armenian community attended the event. Abbot Fr. Boghos Kojanian presented the history of the Mekhitarist congregation, with a particular focus on the Mekhitarists of Vienna. The head of Austria Post Wolfgang Lesiak spoke next, highlighting the importance of the commemorative stamp, of which two million copies have been released. These stamps “will spread across the world as representatives of the Mekhitarist congregation and the Armenian people,” he said. The 200th anniversary of the Mekhitarists of Vienna will be celebrated in Vienna in September, and in Yerevan in October, according to The Armenian Weekly. 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. |