ARFD raised over 44000 Euro to aid Syrian ArmeniansNovember 6, 2012 - 21:19 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - ARD Dashnaktsutyun in Western Europe has announced completion of the first stage of Syrian Armenians outreach program. Euro 44135 was raised in the framework of the program which allowed dispatch of 2 planes with humanitarian assistance to Aleppo. ARFD urges further aid to Syrian Armenians who’re facing a severe humanitarian catastrophe. Similar campaigns are being held in different regions of Europe. Over 30000 people were killed in violence across Syria as rebels wage a civil war to unseat President Assad. Aleppo’s Armenian community listed 60000 people before the crisis broke out. Outflow of Armenians from Syria followed anti-Assad rebellion, with dozens of Armenians killed. 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. |