  OSCE/ODIHR to send observation mission to Armenia upon receipt of formal invitationDecember 6, 2007 - 15:22 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The OSCE's Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights will send an observation mission to Armenia immediately after receipt of a formal invitation, ODIHR Director, Ambassador Christian Strohal said. "Presidential elections in Armenia will follow elections in Georgia, Uzbekistan and Kyrgyzstan. This weekend we will launch short and long-term missions to Georgia. I would like to mention that the Office receives valuable assistance from individuals concerned," he said, RFE/RL reports.The Armenian presidential elections are due February 19, 2008. Georgian early elections are scheduled for January 5.   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. |
