Brazil's Franco da Rocha, Karabakh's Stepanakert become twin citiesMarch 3, 2016 - 13:41 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Brazil’s Franco da Rocha and Karabakh’s Stepanakert will be declared twin cities. According to a statement, the decision adopted by the Franco da Rocha City Council will serve as a basis for the implementation of various programs and agreements to further promote social, economic, and cultural cooperation between the cities. The draft decision was introduced by City Council member Antonio Lopes da Silva and endorsed by Mayor Francisco Daniel Celeguim de Morais. With a population of about 145.000, the municipality of Franco da Rocha is situated in the State of Sao Paolo. Top stories Six total incidents have burned 19 old-growth trees. Friday night 8 trees were torched along the beautiful main entrance. The EU does not intend to conduct military exercises with Armenia, Lead Spokesperson for EU Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Peter Stano says. Hikmet Hajiyev has said that there is no place for USAID operation in Azerbaijan any longer. A telephone conversation between Putin and Pashinyan before the CSTO summit is not planned, Peskov says. Partner news | Azerbaijan must respect human rights, Scholz tells Aliyev German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has called for greater respect for human rights in Azerbaijan. 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. 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. Armenia, Russia discuss life extension of Metsamor nuclear plant Issues regarding the extension of life of the 2nd power unit of the Armenian Nuclear Power Plant were discussed in Yerevan. |