  Assad orders release of new Syria constitution February 28, 2012 - 13:14 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - President Bashar al-Assad issued a decree to publish Syria’s constitution, which was “approved by the Syrian people in the referendum” in the official Gazette. "The constitution is to be considered effective as of February 27," the report said without elaborating, Now Lebanon reported citing SANA. On Monday, Syria said almost 90 percent of voters approved a new constitution in the referendum. Syria has witnessed anti-regime protests since mid-March. The United Nations estimated that more than 7,000 people have been killed in the regime’s crackdown on dissent.   Top stories Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev arrived in Moscow on April 22 to hold talks with Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin. 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".   Partner news |  Latest news Your home is in Armenia – Ameriabank offers mortgage loans for the Diaspora  To buy real estate, Diasporans can apply to Ameriabank online to buy, renovate or build a home anywhere in Armenia.Armenia-Qatar ties discussed in Doha The Secretary of Armenia’s Security Council met with the Deputy Secretary General of the National Security Council of Qatar.ARARAT special evening dedicated to Aznavour's 100th Anniv. On May 20 ARARAT legendary Armenian brandy, celebrated the centennial of Maestro Charles Aznavour with a special event.Surveying works underway in Armenia’s Kirants Surveying works are underway in the Armenian village of Kirants in the northern Tavush province. |
