  Armenian people marking Victory Day and Shushi Liberation Day May 9May 9, 2008 - 20:52 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Armenia is celebrating Victory Day on May 9. A number of events, specifically laying of wreaths to Yerablur Pantheon and Unknown Soldier's Tomb in Victory Park will be held that day, RA Defense Minister's spokesman, col. Seyran Shahsuvaryan told PanARMENIAN.Net May 9 is also celebrated as Shushi Liberation Day, NKR Defense Army formation day. Various cultural and sports events are expected in the NKR capital on this day. A concert in Stepanakert's Renaissance Square will end in fireworks. The Armenian delegation led by President Serzh Sargsyan will take part in the festivities.   Top stories The Cabinet of Ministers decided on Thursday, November 9 to allocated AMD 120 million to arrange the gathering. Michael Roth believes sanctions must be put on the table after Baku‘s ethnic cleansing in Nagorno-Karabakh. The Yerevan City Council has elected Tigran Avniyan from the ruling Civil Contract as the mayor of the Armenian capital. The Armenian Parliament on Tuesday, October 3 voted to ratify the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court.   Partner news |  Related sections Topic Latest news 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.Armenia, Russia discuss life extension of Metsamor nuclear plant Issues regarding the extension of life of the 2nd power unit of the Armenian Nuclear Power Plant were discussed in Yerevan.Armenians stage more campaigns against territorial concessions to Azerbaijan Protesters blocked more roads across Armenia on Friday, April 26 in continuing attempts to scuttle territorial concessions to Azerbaijan. |
