Artsakh Republic President: May 28 is a holiday all Armenians hold dearMay 27, 2011 - 18:36 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan issued a congratulatory address on the eve of the First Armenian Republic Day. “May 28 is a holiday all Armenians hold dear. It has become one of the glorious pages of our age-long history. The nation that went through a genocide and lost the great part of the historical Motherland claimed to the world for surviving and asserting itself, created a state with all the attributes, structures and resoluteness to live and create freely and independently. The First Armenian Republic was born in a very difficult geopolitical situation and existed only for two and a half years. However, the lessons it has left contain deep meaning and are actual till now. We should always remember the events of these critical years of our history, evaluate successes and achievements and never repeat the mistakes of the past. Every Armenian in Armenia, Artsakh and Diaspora must assist by all means to the state building process, do everything possible for our people’s victorious path to be eternal and stable. Unity, solidarity and national goals should prevail over everything else. On this festive day I once again congratulate the entire Armenian people, all our brothers and sisters and wish peace, prosperity and new successes in the name of strengthening and reinforcing the independent Armenian statehood,” the President said in his address. 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 | 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. |