  Armenian Fund of France Phonethon garners 1 178 000 eurosNovember 18, 2008 - 12:26 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - During four days, the Armenian Fund of France mobilized 600 volunteers for collection of donations in France, Germany, Switzerland, Netherlands to the benefit of Armenia and Karabakh, independent French journalist told PanARMENIAN.Net Despite the worldwide crisis, the donations totaled 1 178 000 euros, with 1 074 000 euros collected in France. The sum increased by 15 200 euros against last year's figure. In consideration of the activities carried out, representative of Karabakh government and Armenian Fund in Stepanakert Michel Tancrez handed a gold medal to Pierre Terzian, the President Armenian Fund of France.   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 Biden honors resilience of Armenian people on April 24  U.S. President Joe Biden has issued a statement on the 109th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide.Ex-Karabakh leader moved to solitary confinement cell in Baku, his son says David Vardanyan is the son of former Karabakh leader Ruben Vardanyan who who is currently imprisoned in Azerbaijan.Macron says France commemorates 109th anniv. of Armenian genocide Today France commemorates the 109th anniversary of the Armenian genocide of 1915, Macron says.Freedom House concerned by mounting reports of police violence in Armenia Freedom House urged Armenian authorities to investigate this pattern of excessive force and inhumane treatment. |
