  Monument to Deportation Victims erected in SevastopolMay 19, 2008 - 18:37 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Events dedicated to the 64th anniversary of deportation of nations from Crimea were held in Sevastopol. A monument to Deportation Victims was unveiled. The monument erected in front of the bus terminal corresponds a pentahedral 7-meter high obelisk divided into black and white, the colors symbolizing the life of peoples before and after deportation. An inscription "Your sufferings will never be forgotten in the name of life and justice" in the languages of five nations subjected to deportation - Crimean Tatars, Armenians, Bulgarians, Greeks and Germans - will be made at the foot of the obelisk, analitika.at.ua 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 |  Related sections Latest 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. |
