  ARMENIAN WITHDREW CANDIDACY FROM PARLIAMENTARY ELECTION IN GEORGIAOctober 29, 2003 - 21:43 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Candidate for deputy Van Bayburdian, who was running for the Georgian parliament on the majority voter, withdrew candidacy from the election. As reported by "A-Info" agency, he motivated his refusal that the availability of several Armenian candidates from the Tsalka region mainly populated by Armenians can lead to a situation that none of the Armenians succeeds. At that V. Bayburdian emphasized that Hayk Meltonian had the most real chances for victory.  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 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.EU still discussing funding Armenia through European Peace Facility Discussions continue in the EU on providing Armenia with funds from the European Peace Facility, Vassilis Maragos says. |
