  Georgia announces national emergencyNovember 8, 2007 - 14:24 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Wednesday evening Georgian President Mikhael Saakashvili signed a decree on establishment of state of emergency in Tbilisi. The measure has followed an attempt of coup d'etat, State Minister Zurab Noghaideli said. "The edict imposes limitations on conduction of demonstrations and calls for violence, shift in power and organization of disorders," he said. Mr Noghaideli said the state of emergency will cover Tbilisi only. At that "freedom of speech is not limited" while "usual media work" will be resumed after the order in the republic is established. However, national emergency spear all over Georgia on Wednesday night. Minister of Economic Development Giorgi Arveladze said the terms of the edict will expire in 15 days. Rustavi 2 private TV channel said good-bye to its audience and promised to return in two weeks. Earlier, special forces occupied the office of another TV channel - Imedi - belonging to entrepreneur Badri Patarkatsishvili, Lenta.ru reports.   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 |  Related sections Topic Latest 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. |
