  AZERBAIJAN MISSED OPPORTUNITY OF CORRESPONDING TO EUROPEAN STANDARDS, CE SECRETARY GENERAL STATEDOctober 17, 2003 - 23:14 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Azerbaijan again missed the opportunity of corresponding to the European election standards, Council of Europe Secretary General Walter Schwimmer stated upon the completion of the presidential election in Azerbaijan. He censured the acts of violence that followed the election and appealed to the country leadership and the opposition to "to mind their action with sense of responsibility". "The newly elected president should immediately apply considerable democratic reforms, the main flow of which the dialogue with the opposition must be", - W. Schwimmer said.  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. |
