  EU consulting group activity outcomes summarized in YerevanJuly 3, 2009 - 14:49 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The outcomes of the EU consulting group's activity were summarized in Yerevan today. The meeting was chaired by National Security Council Secretary Arthur Baghdasaryan. "The group has been functioning for several months and now we have a reason to size up," he said. For his part, head of the European Commission Delegation to Armenia, Ambassador Raul de Luzenberger said that the group will continue activities to achieve better results. The next meeting of the consulting group is scheduled for September 24, 2009.   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 |  Related sections Topics 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. |
