European Movement Armenia to celebrate Europe Day on May 9May 4, 2009 - 23:27 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - European Movement Armenia will celebrate Europe Day on May 9.Events started on may 1 and will last till May 15. Trainings for journalists will be conducted in Yerevan, Vanadzor and Gyumri. Seminars and roundtables with participation of representatives of European organizations in Armenia will be organized. A cycling marathon and exhibition of children's paintings "What is Europe for us?" are also scheduled. European Man of the Year awarding ceremony will take place on May 11. Secretary General of European Movement International Henrik H. Kroner will hand the award. Iceland's Foreign Minister John Hannibalson, European Commission member Mario Monti, Ukraine's President Viktor Yushchenko, Macedonia's Prime Minister Ivo Sanader are among those named the European Man of the Year. 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 | 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. 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. Armenians stage more campaigns against territorial concessions to Azerbaijan Protesters blocked more roads across Armenia on Friday, April 26 in continuing attempts to scuttle territorial concessions to Azerbaijan. |