  Armenia put to testOctober 12, 2009 - 14:56 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Turkish parliament will try to drag out ratification of Turkey-Armenia Protocols till next year, according to Richard Giragosian, director of Armenian Center for National and International Studies (ACNIS)."Protraction of the signing ceremony was a test Turkey invented for Armenia and superpowers," he said, adding, however, that Turkey was glad to split Armenia and Diaspora and weaken Armenia's position. "Protraction of the signing ceremony was the first ordeal for Armenia. Turkey respects strength and we should be strong in this struggle," Mr. Giragosian.   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 Topic Latest news Russia provides info about arrested Armenian ex-MP  Russian law enforcement agencies have provided information about the arrest of Tigran Urikhanyan.Lemkin Institue slams Pashinyan's “cryptic engagement with Genocide denial” The Lemkin Institute is alarmed over Pashinyan’s statements “questioning Armenia's legal basis to pursue justice against Turkey”.41 detained as antigovernment protests continue in Yerevan 41 people were detained in Yerevan as people demanding Pashinian’s resignation stage campaigns of civil disobedience.Armenia votes for UN resolution granting Palestine new rights The U.N. General Assembly voted by a wide margin on May 10 to grant new “rights and privileges” to Palestine. |
