RA Diaspora Ministry expects Armenian community of France to intensify activitiesJune 2, 2009 - 23:32 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Armenian Minister of Diaspora Affairs Hranush Hakobyan met Tuesday in Yerevan with representative of Marseilles city administration and Armenian-French youth union to discuss implementation of various programs.Minister Hakobyan voiced readiness to assist organization of "Araks and Sasoun" dancing group both in Armenia and abroad. She also said she expects the Armenian community of France to intensify activities, reported the press office of the RA Ministry of Diaspora Affairs. 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. |