Georgian opposition keeps on demanding Saakashvili resignationNovember 5, 2007 - 18:06 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The protest action of Georgian united opposition is going on at the parliament building. The demands remain unchangeable: resignation of President Saakashvili, conduction of preterm parliamentary elections, release of prisoners, etc.On Sunday the opposition leaders called on the demonstrators to refrain from drinking much alcohol, since some drunk people fell into fountains and some collided with the police. It's worth noting that the number of protesting women has increased. Many come with children. When speaking on state television, President Mikhael Saakashvili said that Russia supports the opposition leaders, who deceive the people and dream of Georgia's decline. For his part, ruling party member Georgi Bokeriya said that with observance of constitutional norms, the opposition may protest as long as they wish, Novosti Georgia reports. 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 | Government reveals details from Pashinyan’s meeting in border village Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan has met with a group of residents of a border village in Armenia’s northern Tavush province Narek Manasyan wins European Boxing Championships silver for Armenia Armenia’s Narek Manasyan (92kg) won Armenia’s second silver medal at the European Boxing Championships 2024 on April 28. Blinken urges Azerbaijan to continue negotiations with Armenia Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken has urged Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev to continue negotiations with Armenia. Pashinyan, Blinken talk Armenia-U.S. ties over the phone Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan had a phone conversation with US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on April 28, Pashinyan’s office reports. |