  Oppositionists set up barricades at French Embassy in YerevanMarch 1, 2008 - 18:01 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Participants of the opposition rallies started setting upbarricades at the French Embassy in Yerevan.Impeachment bloc leader Nikol Pashinyan called to construct defense positions to block the way for armored personnel carriers and water cannons. "It's a convenient place, since the authorities will not dare to use force near the diplomatic missions of France and Italy," he said. He told to place barricades with the help of garbage cans, part benches and everything they can find. Presently, they are dismantling a new building opposite to the Embassy, Novosti Armenia reports. The protesters demand to return Levon Ter-Petrosyan, who is presently in his residence surrounded by law enforcers.   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 Topic Latest news Mirzoyan says meeting with Bayramov was “constructive”  At the moment, Ararat Mirzoyan said, there is no basis for additional comments.OSCE vows support for Armenia “in all three directions of security” Achieving stable peace between Armenia and Azerbaijan remains a priority of the OSCE, said Ian Borg.151 detained as civil disobedience campaigns continue in Yerevan Citizens have been blocking streets in the Armenian capital, demanding Nikol Pashinyan’s resignation.France welcomes Armenia-Azerbaijan meeting in Almaty France has welcomed the new round of negotiations between the foreign ministers of Armenia and Azerbaijan. |
