  Memory of victims of Spitak earthquake commemorated in MinskDecember 7, 2009 - 18:47 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The funeral ceremony was held on December 7 in the courtyard of the St. Alexander Nevsky Church in Minsk at the Cross-Stone dedicated to the memory of victims of the Spitak earthquake. The ceremony was attended by the Ambassador of Armenia to Belarus Oleg Yesayan and numerous representatives of the Armenian community in Belarus. The participants laid flowers at the cross stone and kept a minute's silence in memory of victims of the Spitak earthquake. A requiem for the dead was served.  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 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.Armenia, Russia discuss life extension of Metsamor nuclear plant Issues regarding the extension of life of the 2nd power unit of the Armenian Nuclear Power Plant were discussed in Yerevan.Armenians stage more campaigns against territorial concessions to Azerbaijan Protesters blocked more roads across Armenia on Friday, April 26 in continuing attempts to scuttle territorial concessions to Azerbaijan. |
