Armenian and NKR Flags Hoisted above Tower Bridge in LondonMay 29, 2006 - 16:01 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - May 24 the Tower Bridge in London was drawn to let Cilicia vessel sail under it. The national flags of Armenia and the Nagorno Karabakh Republic could be seen among the other flags streaming over the Tower. "Captain Karen Balayan says "Thank you" and Cilicia sails under the bridge. This is a big honor for a small vessel. The yachts and boats try to approach closer to examine the wonder, a medieval vessel, whose deck was constructed without a single nail," a BBC reporter says.Cilicia headed for Portsmouth. In August, crossing the North and Baltic Seas will moor in Saint Petersburg. Then it will sail to the Georgian port of Poti to accomplish its circumnavigation. 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. |