  Lebanon’s Armenian community sends 5000 books to Yerevan August 12, 2010 - 18:36 AMTPanARMENIAN.Net - On August 12, Lebanese Embassy in Armenia hosted a meeting with Armenian community representatives, who participated in RA National Library-organized action. As a result of Lebanon’s Armenian community efforts, 5000 books were sent to Yerevan. At the meeting, RA Ambassador to Lebanon Ashot Kocharyan emphasized the importance of Armenian Diaspora’s activities in strengthening RA-Diaspora relations. Ashot Kocharyan thanked those present for efforts extended, granting them with RA Culture Ministry’s gratitude diplomas, RA Foreign Ministry press service reported.   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 |  Related sections Latest news Titus, Bilirakis lead legislation to sanction Azerbaijani war criminals  Representatives Dina Titus (D-NV) and Gus Bilirakis (R-FL) have introduced the bipartisan legislation.Armenia: Defense Ministry warns against involving army in political processes The Ministry’s statement came after a video surfaced online, showing soldiers joining the protests in Tavush.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. |
