  Days of Bulgarian Culture to be held in ArmeniaMarch 16, 2009 - 16:21 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - RA Foreign Minister Arman Kirakosyan met his visiting colleague Milen Keremedchiev on Mar. 16 in Yerevan. The discussion focused on wide spectrum of issues including strengthening of Armenian-Bulgarian collaboration, overcoming financial crisis consequences, as well as Bulgarian FM's views on stabilization of Armenian-Turkish relations.Arman Kirakosyah and Milen Keremedchiev stressed the high level of political dialogue between Yerevan and Sophia, as well as the active economical cooperation. The parties emphasized that specific steps are being undertaken to intensify cultural connections. Bulgarian Culture days are due in Yerevan on May 29-Jun. 6, RA Ministry of Foreign Affairs news service reported.   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 Cyprus parliament honors Armenian genocide victims  Acting House President Zacharias Koulias noted that April 24 marks the “black anniversary” of the Armenian genocide.Armenia PM, France envoy discuss regional matters Issues related to the consistent development of Armenia-France cooperation were discussed.Azerbaijan razes historic Armenian church to ground Azerbaijan has demolished the historic Armenian Church of St. John the Baptist (known as Kanach Zham).Russia to begin assessing migrant workers' speaking skills Rosobrnadzor is planning to change the Russian language exam for migrant workers and include an assessment of speaking skills |
