Armenia's Independence Day celebrated in Greece and EgyptSeptember 24, 2009 - 17:27 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - On September 21, RA Embassy in Greece organized a reception dedicated to 18th anniversary of Armenia's Independence Day. The reception was attended by Deputy Foreign Minister of Greece Theodore Kassimis, MFA and Defense Ministry representatives, as well as Head of Greek MFA Department for Russia, Ukraine, Byelorussia, Caucasus, Black Sea and Central Asian states Maria Teophilin.Greek authorities and representatives of political and social organizations participated. "Greek Diplomatic Life" social -political magazine covered the event. On September 23, personal representative of Egypt President, Mohammed Najm visited RA Embassy in Egypt and gave Egypt President Hosni Mubarak's congratulations to RA President Serzh Sargsyan and Armenian people. 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 | Court in Azerbaijan extends former Karabakh leader’s arrest by 5 months The Binagadi District Court in Azerbaijan has granted the prosecutor’s petition to extend the arrest of Arkady Ghukasyan. Ucom General Director joins High-Tech Development Panel Discussion The discussion was titled "The Role of International Corporations and Investors as Catalysts for Development of High-Tech Ecosystem." U.S. still believes “peace is possible” between Armenia, Azerbaijan The United States continues to believe that peace is possible between Armenia and Azerbaijan, Vedant Patel says. Dozens detained as antigovernment protest continue in Armenia At least 63 people demanding Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan’s resignation were detained on May 14 as they blocked streets in Yerevan. |