  FILM ON KARABAKH WAR SCREENED AT ROTTERDAM FILM FESTIVALJanuary 29, 2005 - 19:38 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Four short fiction films by Armenian directors take part in the 34-th Rotterdam Film Festival in Holland. As reported by Arminfo news agency, Arsen Azatian's film "At the Roadside" telling about the liberation struggle of Armenians in Nagorno Karabakh was presented at the festival. The film hero - a stubborn old man, who speaks the Karabakh dialect, - defends his right not to leave his home and native lands even during intense fighting. It should be noted that within the festival framework three films of Narine Mkrtchian will also be shown.   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 |  Latest 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. |
