Protest wave can involve the whole GeorgiaMay 26, 2009 - 21:24 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Georgian opposition organized a large-scale rally at the National Stadium, at least 60 thousand supporters took part in it, told a PanARMENIAN.Net reporter Paata Zakareishvili, head of the Georgian Center for development and cooperation. "After the rally opposition representatives gathered at the Georgian Patriarch Residency. They want him to explain his position and give advice," Georgian political scientist said. According to Paata Zakareishvili, the situation in Tbilisi is controlled, no provocations are seen from authorities. "I hope, there is a possibility to establish opposition-government dialog. Leaders of opposition currently discuss the possibility of organizing protest rallies not only in the capital but in the regions, " he said. 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 | Narek Manasyan wins European Boxing Championships silver for Armenia Armenia’s Narek Manasyan (92kg) won Armenia’s second silver medal at the European Boxing Championships 2024 on April 28. Blinken urges Azerbaijan to continue negotiations with Armenia Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken has urged Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev to continue negotiations with Armenia. Pashinyan, Blinken talk Armenia-U.S. ties over the phone Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan had a phone conversation with US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on April 28, Pashinyan’s office reports. Titus, Bilirakis lead legislation to sanction Azerbaijani war criminals Representatives Dina Titus (D-NV) and Gus Bilirakis (R-FL) have introduced the bipartisan legislation. |