  Parliamentary election over in AbkhaziaMarch 5, 2007 - 14:07 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Abkhazia, which has been struggling for cessation from Georgia since 1990-ies, held a parliamentary election on Sunday. The Abkhazian officials have announced high activity of the voters, the BBC Russian service reports. Georgia called the election illegal. Nevertheless, Abkhazian President Sergey Bagapsh said the voting proceeded in a calm atmosphere in accordance with democratic norms.Russia is supposed to back Abkhazia's aspirations and this, in the words of the BBC reporter, is one of the key factors in the protracted political conflict between Moscow and Tbilisi. Tension in the Galsky region, mostly inhabited by ethnic Georgians, is especially high.   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 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. |
