New Times party leader Aram Karapetyan detained in YerevanFebruary 24, 2008 - 16:12 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - New Times party leader Aram Karapetyan was detained in Yerevan today. A source in the National Security Council confirmed the information to a PanARMENIAN.Net reporter. By evidence of witnesses, Aram Karapetyan was detained in Erebuni district of Yerevan. Aram Karapetyan has been a member of the Russian State Duma since 1996. He headed the Duma national security council and was an advisor to presidents of several Russian banks. In 2002 he founded Perspective center of strategic initiatives. In 2003 he filed his candidacy for the post of RA President. In 2004 he founded and headed New Times party. 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 | 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. Ucom General Director gives lecture at French University in Armenia The General Director of Ucom Ralph Yirikian delivered a lecture at the French University of Armenia. Kazakhstan welcomes Yerevan, Baku’s agreement to meet in Almaty Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has welcomed the agreement of Baku and Yerevan to hold negotiations in Almaty. Armenia offers to temporarily host, preserve Gaza manuscripts The Armenian Foreign Minister has said Yerevan is ready to help preserve manuscripts from the conflict zone in Gaza. |