Armenia and NKR celebrate Victory Day and Shushi Liberation DayMay 9, 2009 - 11:03 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - On May 9, Armenia is celebrating Victory Day and Shushi Liberation Day. Tomorrow, RA Defense Ministry officials will lay flower wreaths on memorial to the Unknown Soldier in Victory Park of Yerevan. The ceremony will be followed by a parade and festive concert organized by RA Defense Ministry.RA and NKR Presidents Serzh Sargsyan and Bako Sahakyan will visit the Stepanakert memorial to victims of Shushi Battle. Thereafter, they will set out for Shushi. On their way, the President will stop near the tank memorial. People in Shushi will lay flower wreaths on memorial to Vazgen Sargsyan. After the ceremony, Surb Khazanchetsots church will serve liturgy. Upon Presidents' arrival in Stepanakert, a number of servicemen will receive apartment keys. The celebrations will end in a concert and firework display. 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. |