Armenia’s Independence Day celebrated in U.S.September 22, 2012 - 19:55 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Armenian community of the U.S. West Coast held a celebration of 21st anniversary of Armenia’s independence, with about 1000 Armenian Americans gathering in RA Consulate General in Los Angeles. Consul General Grigor Hovhannissian congratulated Armenian Americans on 21st anniversary of independence of the Republic of Armenia, stressing Armenian Americans’ contribution to the development of homeland. The event brought together representatives of Los Angeles and Glendale city administration, ambassadors and other high-ranking officials, according to RA MFA press service Top stories Six total incidents have burned 19 old-growth trees. Friday night 8 trees were torched along the beautiful main entrance. The EU does not intend to conduct military exercises with Armenia, Lead Spokesperson for EU Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Peter Stano says. Hikmet Hajiyev has said that there is no place for USAID operation in Azerbaijan any longer. A telephone conversation between Putin and Pashinyan before the CSTO summit is not planned, Peskov says. Partner news | Azerbaijan must respect human rights, Scholz tells Aliyev German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has called for greater respect for human rights in Azerbaijan. 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. 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. |