Artsakh prepares to mark 20th anniversary of declaration of independenceFebruary 11, 2011 - 16:48 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - On February 11, NKR President Bako Sahakyan signed a decree on organization of celebrations to mark the 20th anniversary of declaration of the Artsakh Republic. According to the decree, a state commission on organizing the celebrations was created to discuss and adopt a complex program of festive arrangements within the period of one month. The ministries of education and science, culture and youth affairs, “The Artsakh Republic Public TV and Radio” closed joint-stock company, the editorial staff of the “Azat Artsakh” republican newspaper were assigned to elaborate projects dedicated to the historical significance of the Artsakh Republic independence, provide proper mass-coverage of the preparatory and arrangement activities. The state commission on organizing the celebrations includes governmental officials, cultural workers and NKR intellectual elite. The commission is led by NKR President, with NKR National Assembly chairman Ashot Ghulyan and Prime Minister Ara Harutyunyan as co-chairs, Central Information Department at Artsakh President’s Office reported. 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. |