Shushi Benevolent Fund on the verge of closureMay 12, 2009 - 20:51 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Shushi Benevolent Fund is on the verge of closure, Head of Shushi Benevolent Fund, Bakur Karapetyan told a news conference in Yerevan. "All through the period of its activity the Fund has been receiving financial assistance from Diaspora. We never received any assistance from RA Government. Currently, because of complicated financial situation, the fund has to freeze part of its programs," Bakur Karapetyan stated.Head of Shushi Benevolent Fund reported that until now no reply from Armenian entrepreneurs has been received since April when he sent out letters requesting for financial assistance. Shushi Benevolent Fund was founded in 2000. The Fund has implemented a number of programs to increase international community's awareness of NKR and was planning recently to set up a museum in Shushi. 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. |