  Armenia, Bulgaria can establish direct air communicationDecember 11, 2008 - 18:37 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The fifth meeting of the intergovernmental committee on Armenian-Bulgarian trade-economic and scientific-technical cooperation took place in Sofia on December 9 and 10, reported the press office of the RA Transport and Communications Ministry. The officials considered cooperation in various sectors of economy and agreed to discuss a possibility of automobile communication during a meeting of experts in early 2009. Importance to launch direct Yerevan-Sofia-Yerevan direct flights was also noted.   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 Latest news Pasadena to host Armenian Genocide commemoration event  The Pasadena Armenian Coalition will host its community-wide Armenian Genocide Commemorative Event.Armenia: Opposition activist transferred to Investigative Committee Activist Samvel Vardanyan has been accused of insulting the lawmaker Hakob Aslanyan from the ruling Civil Contract party.Former Pashinyan envoy urges end to Genocide speculation Marukyan has urged authorities in Armenia stop discussions about verifying the names of 1.5 million victims.Azerbaijan, Jordan sign deal on defense cooperation Azerbaijan and Jordan have signed an agreement on cooperation in the field of defense, according to an official statement. |
