  Not recognizing elections in NKR, EU suppresses democracy in the republic May 29, 2010 - 14:23 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - European Movement of Artsakh NGO said that the statement made by EU High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, Baroness Catherine Ashton aims to suppress democracy in the Artsakh Republic. “The statement was made under pressure of Azerbaijan. Moreover, it was prepared by dilettantes. We would like to remind Brussels, which seems to neglect Azerbaijan’s constants threats of war, that a country assumes rights and responsibilities from the moment of its proclamation but not recognition. The people of Artsakh have chosen democracy as a way of development,” the organization said.   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 |  Topics Latest news 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.Czech-Armenian military cooperation discussed in Yerevan A delegation led by the Director General for the Industrial Cooperation Division of the Ministry of Defence of the Czech Republic visited Armenia. |
