Russia names new Duma speaker December 21, 2011 - 15:52 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Sergei Naryshkin, the former head of the presidential administration, was voted in as the speaker of Russia’s lower house of parliament, the State Duma, at its first session on Wednesday, RIA Novosti reported. Naryshkin, who was supported by 238 deputies with 88 against out of a 450-seat parliament, said he would not introduce special measures to control deputies’ attendance. “Discipline is a matter of the deputy’s personal responsibility,” Naryshkin said. “We are elected to justify people’s trust.”   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 |  Latest news Viva-MTS: Tech solutions to modernize infrastructure of border village  The border village has been the focus of Viva-MTS and the Foundation for the Preservation of Wildlife and Cultural Values since 2015.Ucom's fixed network launched in Artashat To mark this occasion, the company has introduced a special offer exclusively for Artashat residents.“By Your Side”: IDBank's new support program for displaced Artsakh citizens IDBank is launching a long-term social support program for forcibly displaced Artsakh residents.The Power of One Dram to benefit Road of Life charity The companies inform that the May beneficiary of The Power of One Dram is the “Road of Life” charitable organization. |
