Reconstruction of only Armenian Church in Kars carried out with grave mistakesJuly 16, 2008 - 19:06 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The only Armenian Church in Kars, Cathedral of Saint Apostles, was reconstructed with grave mistakes, said Samvel Karapetyan, chairman of Era NGO dealing with protection of cultural and historical monuments. "After the reconstruction, the church resembles an ornamental building. Nothing Armenian was preserved. Once used as a museum and storehouse, the Church is now operating as a mosque," Karapetyan told reporters Wednesday, Novosti Armenia 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 | Viva-MTS: Tech solutions to modernize infrastructure of border village The border village has been the focus of Viva-MTS and the Foundation for the Preservation of Wildlife and Cultural Values since 2015. Ucom's fixed network launched in Artashat To mark this occasion, the company has introduced a special offer exclusively for Artashat residents. “By Your Side”: IDBank's new support program for displaced Artsakh citizens IDBank is launching a long-term social support program for forcibly displaced Artsakh residents. The Power of One Dram to benefit Road of Life charity The companies inform that the May beneficiary of The Power of One Dram is the “Road of Life” charitable organization. |