Armenian community of Malta begins its activitiesJuly 24, 2009 - 11:58 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - On July 31, the Armenian community of Malta held its official presentation in La Valleta's Hilton hotel. During its first session, the community will elect a chairman, The Armenian community has its Web site in Armenian, Russian and English languages (www.malta-armenia.eu ). As noted by Web administrator Ilona Sarukhanyan, it is planned to open an Armenian Sunday school in La Valetta and erect a khachkar (cross-stone) commemorating Armenian Genocide Victims in one of its streets. There are currently 300-350 Armenians living in Malta, RA Diaspora Ministry 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 | Kazakhstan welcomes Yerevan, Baku’s agreement to meet in Almaty Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has welcomed the agreement of Baku and Yerevan to hold negotiations in Almaty. Armenia offers to temporarily host, preserve Gaza manuscripts The Armenian Foreign Minister has said Yerevan is ready to help preserve manuscripts from the conflict zone in Gaza. Aliyev says no need for mediators in Armenia-Azerbaijan process Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev believes that Baku and Yerevan do not mediators in the process of normalizing relations. Aram I supports Karekin II’s “patriotic position” Catholicos of the Great House of Cilicia Aram I has expressed support for the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin. |