  President expresses condolences to Russia over Karelia lake tragedy June 20, 2016 - 11:47 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - President Serzh Sargsyan sent a letter of condolences to his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin over the collapse of a boat that left over a dozen dead. Fourteen people, mostly children, died when a storm caught a boating party on Lake Syamozero in northern Russia's Karelia region, BBC News reports. Most of the 37 survivors reached an island in the lake while others were found in a village, some of them washed ashore. The children were on holiday from Moscow, and Mayor Sergei Sobyanin sent doctors and psychologists. Four people have been arrested on suspicion of safety violations. "A great tragedy has occurred in Karelia," the mayor tweeted. "My condolences to their families and friends."   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 |  Latest 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. |
