European Commission to help Armenia combat corruptionNovember 6, 2008 - 14:23 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Currently in Brussels, Armenian President Serzh Sargsyan met European Commission Vice-President Jacques Barrot, Responsible of Justice, Freedom and Security, to discuss the process of reform in the legal system, readmission issues and simplification of visa system, the RA leader's press office reports. President Sargsyan briefed on the republic's progress and said that public intolerance of corruption can help combat the evil. For his part, Mr. Barrot voiced willingness to assist Armenia in carrying out the essential reforms. 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 | 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. Ucom General Director gives lecture at French University in Armenia The General Director of Ucom Ralph Yirikian delivered a lecture at the French University of Armenia. Kazakhstan welcomes Yerevan, Baku’s agreement to meet in Almaty Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has welcomed the agreement of Baku and Yerevan to hold negotiations in Almaty. Armenia offers to temporarily host, preserve Gaza manuscripts The Armenian Foreign Minister has said Yerevan is ready to help preserve manuscripts from the conflict zone in Gaza. |