NSS warns that any attempt to hamper discharge of its duties will be punishedFebruary 28, 2008 - 20:04 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The Armenian National Security Service circulated Thursday a statement calling on demonstrators on Liberty Square not to impede legal activity of its members. "We warn that any attempt to hamper discharge of its duties will be punished," the statement says. "Owing to efforts of its employees, the NSS confiscated large quantity of weapons and explosive assemblies. Criminal cases in compliance with article 300 of the RA Penal Code (usurpation of state power) were initiated against six people." "The NSS acts for the welfare of our nation and ensures security of all citizens including those who participate in the rallies," the NSS statement says. 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 | Kazakhstan welcomes Yerevan, Baku’s agreement to meet in Almaty Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has welcomed the agreement of Baku and Yerevan to hold negotiations in Almaty. Armenia offers to temporarily host, preserve Gaza manuscripts The Armenian Foreign Minister has said Yerevan is ready to help preserve manuscripts from the conflict zone in Gaza. Aliyev says no need for mediators in Armenia-Azerbaijan process Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev believes that Baku and Yerevan do not mediators in the process of normalizing relations. Aram I supports Karekin II’s “patriotic position” Catholicos of the Great House of Cilicia Aram I has expressed support for the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin. |