Former Connecticut Secretary of the State Julia Tashjian dies at 74May 11, 2013 - 11:26 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Former Connecticut Secretary of the State Julia Tashjian, who died suddenly on Thursday, May 9, of a heart attack, is being mourned by those who knew her both personally and in her role as a public official, Journal Inquirer reports. Tashjian, a Democrat, was 74 years old. “Julia will be missed by all who knew her,” Gov. Dannel Malloy said in a statement. “I will remember Julia for her years of public service, cheerful demeanor, and pride in her Armenian American heritage.” 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 | Ucom Celebrates Telecommunication Day May 17 commemorates the founding of the International Telecommunication Union on May 17, 1865. Armenian, Azerbaijani heads of parliament meet in Switzerland President of the Armenian parliament Alen Simonyan met with the Speaker of the Azerbaijani Milli Majlis Sahiba Gafarova. Border residents overnight on highway to protest Armenia’s Residents of Kirants continue to express outrage over the government’s decision to cede land to Azerbaijan. Get Started: An educational platform for young startuppers The Get Started program which operates in two phases is an important platform for young startuppers. |