  OSCE Concerned over Armenian Cemetery Destruction in NakhichevanMay 19, 2006 - 19:48 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - "I am well informed that the destruction of the Armenian cemetery in Nakhichevan aroused Armenia's sharp reaction," OSCE Secretary General Marc Perrin de Brichambaut stated. In his words, if the political tension in the region acquires a cultural aspect in addition, it will become an aggravating factor. "The Catholics of All Armenians expressed his deep concern over the issue. We are going to proceed with our activities targeted at the Karabakh conflict settlement to prevent such deeds. We are all very much concerned," the OSCE Secretary General underscored, reported Mediamax.  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 |  Related sections Topics Latest news Court in Azerbaijan extends former Karabakh leader’s arrest by 5 months  The Binagadi District Court in Azerbaijan has granted the prosecutor’s petition to extend the arrest of Arkady Ghukasyan.Ucom General Director joins High-Tech Development Panel Discussion The discussion was titled "The Role of International Corporations and Investors as Catalysts for Development of High-Tech Ecosystem."U.S. still believes “peace is possible” between Armenia, Azerbaijan The United States continues to believe that peace is possible between Armenia and Azerbaijan, Vedant Patel says.Dozens detained as antigovernment protest continue in Armenia At least 63 people demanding Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan’s resignation were detained on May 14 as they blocked streets in Yerevan. |
