"Shushi: remembering the past, to dream of the future" event held in WashingtonMarch 24, 2010 - 14:05 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - On March 18 the Armenian Embassy in Washington under the auspices of the East Coast office of all-Armenian Fund Hayastan organized an event "hushi: remembering the past, to dream of the future". The event was attended by the vice president of the Lincy Foundation Harut Sassounian, as well as representatives of Armenian organizations of the United States and the Armenian Apostolic Church. The Armenian Ambassador to the U.S. Tatul Margaryan delivered a speech, particularly stressing that over the past 17 years the fund has played a crucial not only materially but also morally. Then, Fund Executive Director Irina Lazaryan familiarized participants with the activities and programs in educational, health and agricultural spheres, as well as the rehabilitation program of Shushi. A short film dedicated to the needs and life conditions in Shushi was screened, press office of MFA reported. . 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. |