Black Sea 2007-2013 joint cooperation program has been launchedMay 6, 2009 - 01:44 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The Romanian Ministry of Regional Development and Housing, in its capacity as the common management authority for the Black Sea 2007-2013 joint cooperation program, organizes, May 5-6, a conference for the launching of the program. The Black Sea 2007-2013 Joint Operational Program is sponsored by the European Union under the European Neighborhood and Partnership Instrument (ENPI) and the Instrument for Pre-Accession Assistance (IPA) and co-funded by the participating countries, BSANNA NEWS reports.Expected to attend the event are officials and potential beneficiaries from the 10 participating countries - Romania, Bulgaria, Greece, Turkey, Russia, Ukraine, Moldova, Armenia, Azerbaijan and Georgia - as well as officials of the European Commission and other international organizations operating in the Black Sea zone. The first day of the conference is devoted to the presentation and promotion of the program as part of European and international initiatives in the Black Sea basin, while the second is devoted to potential beneficiaries, which will be introduced the priorities of the program for the generation of project ideas and assessing eligibility of applications. 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 | Titus, Bilirakis lead legislation to sanction Azerbaijani war criminals Representatives Dina Titus (D-NV) and Gus Bilirakis (R-FL) have introduced the bipartisan legislation. Armenia: Defense Ministry warns against involving army in political processes The Ministry’s statement came after a video surfaced online, showing soldiers joining the protests in Tavush. 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. |