  Referendum on Independence to Be Held in Transdniestria till End of SeptemberJune 15, 2006 - 17:05 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Referendum on independence will be held in Transdniestria till the end of September, President of the unrecognized republic Igor Smirnov stated. The referendum is needed to consult with the people. Maybe even two referenda will be held to determine the priority line, that is the attitude towards CIS and especially Russia," he said."World is longing for peace and order. We will conduct this referendum to be absolutely sure and receive advice from the people," Smirnov said, reported RIA Novosti.   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 Court in Azerbaijan extends former Karabakh leader’s arrest by 5 months  The Binagadi District Court in Azerbaijan has granted the prosecutor’s petition to extend the arrest of Arkady Ghukasyan.Ucom General Director joins High-Tech Development Panel Discussion The discussion was titled "The Role of International Corporations and Investors as Catalysts for Development of High-Tech Ecosystem."U.S. still believes “peace is possible” between Armenia, Azerbaijan The United States continues to believe that peace is possible between Armenia and Azerbaijan, Vedant Patel says.Dozens detained as antigovernment protest continue in Armenia At least 63 people demanding Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan’s resignation were detained on May 14 as they blocked streets in Yerevan. |
