International organizations' demand to lift emergency rule clumsyMarch 4, 2008 - 16:14 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - International organizations' demands to lift the emergency rule are clumsy, Armenian President's spokesman Victor Soghomonyan told a news conference in Yerevan. "European officials should pay attention to some obvious things. First, unauthorized rally has been going on for 10 days and despite numerous calls to overthrow, no attempt to disperse the crowd has been made. Second, Levon Ter-Petrosyan's supporters provoked disorders at the French Embassy, what was completely neglected by the international observers. Third, before imposition of emergency rule, police did not use weapons to disperse the demonstrators," he said, adding, "People calling to lift the state of emergency seem to be absolutely unaware of the situation." "I would also like to mention that majority of foreign media publications are pure lies," he resumed. 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 | Scholz hopes Armenia-Azerbaijan peace treaty will be signed this year German Chancellor Olaf Scholz hopes that a peace treaty between Armenia and Azerbaijan will be signed this year. Ucom equips four bus stops in Ijevan with free Wi-Fi Ucom now provides free Wi-Fi coverage in smart bus stops in four communities of Ijevan. Armenia, Russia discuss life extension of Metsamor nuclear plant Issues regarding the extension of life of the 2nd power unit of the Armenian Nuclear Power Plant were discussed in Yerevan. Armenians stage more campaigns against territorial concessions to Azerbaijan Protesters blocked more roads across Armenia on Friday, April 26 in continuing attempts to scuttle territorial concessions to Azerbaijan. |