Conference dedicated to Armenian Genocide 93rd anniversary held in NKRApril 11, 2008 - 18:27 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Artsakh State University hosts a two-day scientific conference dedicated to the 93rd anniversary of the Armenian Genocide."Western Armenia: past and present" conference was initiated by the center of Armenian studies at the ASU, Arstakhi local history museum and RAA organization engaged in study of Armenian monuments. The conference in attended by scientists from Armenia, Syria and France. The purpose of the event is to discuss the Genocide issue and the current state of affairs in Western Armenia, Karabakh-Open com reports. 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 | Narek Manasyan wins European Boxing Championships silver for Armenia Armenia’s Narek Manasyan (92kg) won Armenia’s second silver medal at the European Boxing Championships 2024 on April 28. Blinken urges Azerbaijan to continue negotiations with Armenia Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken has urged Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev to continue negotiations with Armenia. Pashinyan, Blinken talk Armenia-U.S. ties over the phone Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan had a phone conversation with US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on April 28, Pashinyan’s office reports. Titus, Bilirakis lead legislation to sanction Azerbaijani war criminals Representatives Dina Titus (D-NV) and Gus Bilirakis (R-FL) have introduced the bipartisan legislation. |