  Armenian authorities’ improper attitude offending for Artsakh liberation soldiers  June 29, 2011 - 15:16 AMTPanARMENIAN.Net - Artsakh liberation war soldiers are mortified with the lack of attention from Armenian authorities, Anahit detachment commander said. “It's outrageous that liberation soldiers are given no privileges in Armenia, while social situation of many of them is below acceptable level,” Anahit Martirosyan told a news conference in Yerevan. As Artsakh war soldier, Arabo detachment member Ruben Hovhannisyan in turn, stated, over the past 19 years, many soldiers were never awarded well-deserved medals. “Other than AMD 60000 pension, these people enjoy no privileges in Armenia,” he said.   15 Artsakh war                    The conflict between Nagorno Karabakh and Azerbaijan The conflict between Nagorno Karabakh and Azerbaijan broke out as result of the ethnic cleansing launched by the Azeri authorities in the final years of the Soviet Union. The Karabakh War was fought from 1991 (when the Nagorno Karabakh Republic was proclaimed) to 1994 (when a ceasefire was sealed by Armenia, NKR and Azerbaijan). Most of Nagorno Karabakh and a security zone consisting of 7 regions are now under control of NKR defense army. Armenia and Azerbaijan are holding peace talks mediated by the OSCE Minsk Group up till now.  Top stories David Vardanyan is the son of former Karabakh leader Ruben Vardanyan who who is currently imprisoned in Azerbaijan. Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan has met with Stephan Schütz, Executive Partner at Gerkan, Marg and Partners. The number of state universities will be reduced from 23 to 8 by 2030, Minister of Education, Science, Culture and Sport Zhanna Andreasyan has said. From September 21 to November 11, a total of 2,820 Russians registered at a place of residence in Armenia, the police has said.   Partner news |  Latest news Armenia calls for prohibiting threats of attacks on nuclear facilities  Armenia has raised the need for a treaty prohibiting attacks on nuclear facilities devoted to peaceful purposes.Armenia says ready to extend nuclear plant’s lifetime by 10 years Armenia has taken necessary measures to extend the lifetime of its nuclear power plant until 2036.Ameriabank's Trade Finance portfolio enriched with four prestigious awards from EBRD and IFC Ameriabank received the awards from international financial institutions in recognition of its trade finance operations.Armenian Economy Minister to make trip to UAE May 20-22 A delegation led by Minister of Economy Gevorg Papoyan will travel to the UAE capital of Abu Dhabi on May 20-22 |
