Iranian Armenians circulated booklets, DVD about demolition of Armenian cemetery in DjulfaFebruary 1, 2008 - 14:10 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The Armenian community of Iran has circulated booklets and DVD about demolition of the medieval Armenian cemetery in Old Djulfa (Nachijevan) at the hands of Azerbaijan, said Derenik Melikian, editor-in-chief of Tehran-based Aliq newspaper. The materials were submitted to all diplomatic representations accredited to Iran, he said, IA Regnum reports. The ancient Armenian cemetery and historical monuments at the Nachijevan-Iran border have been systematically destructed during past 15 years. In December 2005, the Azeri troops razed the cemetery to the ground. The process was shot by priests of the Atropaten diocese in Iran. In January 2006, the European Parliament passed a resolution condemning Azerbaijan's barbarism. Now, the territory of the Armenian cemetery was transformed into a shooting ground of the Azeri Defense Ministry. 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 | Viva-MTS: Tech solutions to modernize infrastructure of border village The border village has been the focus of Viva-MTS and the Foundation for the Preservation of Wildlife and Cultural Values since 2015. Ucom's fixed network launched in Artashat To mark this occasion, the company has introduced a special offer exclusively for Artashat residents. “By Your Side”: IDBank's new support program for displaced Artsakh citizens IDBank is launching a long-term social support program for forcibly displaced Artsakh residents. The Power of One Dram to benefit Road of Life charity The companies inform that the May beneficiary of The Power of One Dram is the “Road of Life” charitable organization. |