  Argentina Recognized Armenian GenocideNovember 30, 2006 - 15:21 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - With 173 in favor votes and 2 abstained, the Argentinean Parliament recognized the Armenian Genocide on November 29, 2006. Argentina is the second country of the South-American continent (first was Uruguay) to qualify the Armenian case of Genocide. The law authorizes the employees of public organizations of Armenian origin to have a day off on April 24 to assist and to take part in activities relating to the commemoration of the tragedy. It also establishes that pupils of Armenian origin of the primary and secondary public schools will be able to go away on this same date.  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 Topic Latest news Viva-MTS: Tech solutions to modernize infrastructure of border village  The border village has been the focus of Viva-MTS and the Foundation for the Preservation of Wildlife and Cultural Values since 2015.Ucom's fixed network launched in Artashat To mark this occasion, the company has introduced a special offer exclusively for Artashat residents.“By Your Side”: IDBank's new support program for displaced Artsakh citizens IDBank is launching a long-term social support program for forcibly displaced Artsakh residents.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. |
