Yerevan and Venice become sister citiesDecember 15, 2011 - 21:47 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - In the framework of a working visit to Italy, Armenian President Serzh Sargsyan visited Mayor of Venice to attend a document signing ceremony under which Yerevan and Venice become sister cities. The document was signed by Mayors of Yerevan and Venice Taron Margaryan and Giorgio Orsoni respectively. During the event, Margaryan invited Orsoni to Yerevan to attend April events dedicated to Yerevan World Book Capital proclamation. On December 15, Armenian delegation returned to homeland. 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 | Narek Manasyan wins European Boxing Championships silver for Armenia Armenia’s Narek Manasyan (92kg) won Armenia’s second silver medal at the European Boxing Championships 2024 on April 28. Blinken urges Azerbaijan to continue negotiations with Armenia Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken has urged Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev to continue negotiations with Armenia. Pashinyan, Blinken talk Armenia-U.S. ties over the phone Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan had a phone conversation with US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on April 28, Pashinyan’s office reports. Titus, Bilirakis lead legislation to sanction Azerbaijani war criminals Representatives Dina Titus (D-NV) and Gus Bilirakis (R-FL) have introduced the bipartisan legislation. |