  Serbs protest Kosovo independenceFebruary 18, 2008 - 15:29 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Protesters took to the streets in key Serb centers across the Balkans on Monday to vent their anger at Kosovo's declaration of independence a day earlier.Protesters smashed windows at the U.S. and Slovenian Embassies in Belgrade. In the Serbian capital Belgrade, some 7,000 people gathered in Republic Square, carrying Serbian flags and singing anti-Albanian slogans. Several thousand Serbs also gathered in their north Kosovo stronghold of Mitrovica, shouting "Kosovo is Serbia" and marching to the bridge across the River Ibar that divides them from the Albanian south of the town, Reuters 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 |  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. |
