Second hearing on Vahagn Chakhalyan's case postponed for June 15June 2, 2009 - 16:34 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The second hearing on Vahagn Chakhalyan's case was held in Tbilisi court on May 29. The court had to consider Georgian Justice Ministry's refusal to register Patrick Arapian as Chakhalyan's defender, Yerkir Union told PanARMENIAN.Net However, the Justice Ministry submitted some documents and then the judge postponed the session. On April 6, the Akhaltsikhe district court has found United Javakhk Democratic Alliance leader Vahagn Chakhalyan guilty and sentenced him to 10 years in prison and 18,000 lari ($10,650) fine. After a wave of protests in mid April, Georgian Ambassador to France Mamuka Kudava pledged to urge Georgian authorities to register Arapian as Chakhalyan's defender. 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. |