  Baku Destroys Christian Cemetery to Build VillasFebruary 20, 2006 - 19:14 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Baku Mayor Hajibala Abutalybov has set about destruction of an ancient Christian cemetery in Montino district in the city center. The cemetery site will be provided for new building projects, construction of cottages and villas. The Real Azerbaijan Baku newspaper called the barbarism Abu-fascism. When indignant Baku residents plunged to the city administration demanding to stop next surge of vandalism in Baku, Abutalybov assured Russian residents of the capital that demolition of the cemetery is allegedly an order of President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev, who had ordered the Mayor to lay a new highway.  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 |  Related sections Latest news The Power of One Dram to benefit Road of Life charity  The companies inform that the May beneficiary of The Power of One Dram is the “Road of Life” charitable organization.Ucom General Director gives lecture at French University in Armenia The General Director of Ucom Ralph Yirikian delivered a lecture at the French University of Armenia.Kazakhstan welcomes Yerevan, Baku’s agreement to meet in Almaty Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has welcomed the agreement of Baku and Yerevan to hold negotiations in Almaty.Armenia offers to temporarily host, preserve Gaza manuscripts The Armenian Foreign Minister has said Yerevan is ready to help preserve manuscripts from the conflict zone in Gaza. |
