Protest Action against Destruction of Armenian Khachkars Held in BerlinFebruary 8, 2006 - 19:46 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - A protest action was organized in front of the Azeri Embassy in Berlin against barbarism of Azeris at Old Julfa ancient cemetery. The action was organized by members of the Genocide Acknowledgement Committee of Germany Zhirayr Kocharian and Tessa Hoffman, as well as member of the National Council of Nakhichevan Armenians Rafael Hambartsumyan. The rally participants, among which were Greeks, Kurds, Italians, as well as Turks, carried transparencies that read «Azeri slaughter of Armenian culture.» They disseminated leaflets to passers-by, as well as near the Open University of Berlin and the Berlin church, reported the European Armenian Federation. The Committee also organized a rally of Armenian students in Cologne, in which representatives of other Armenian community unions of Germany also took part. 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. |