President of Republic of Artsakh receives representatives of youth organizationsFebruary 20, 2011 - 16:43 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - On February 19, President of the Republic of Artsakh Bako Sahakyan received representatives of a number of youth organizations functioning in the republic. Mr. Sahakyan stressed the importance of activities carried out by the youth organizations, saying it is necessity to deepen and widen them. Primate of the Artsakh Diocese of the Armenian Apostolic Church Archbishop Pargev Martirosyan, Minister of Culture and Youth Affairs Narine Aghabalyan and other officials participated in the meeting. Later the same day, Mr. Sahakyan participated in the event dedicated to St. Sargis feast organized in Stepanakert, the Central Information Department at the Artsakh President's Office 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 | Court in Azerbaijan extends former Karabakh leader’s arrest by 5 months The Binagadi District Court in Azerbaijan has granted the prosecutor’s petition to extend the arrest of Arkady Ghukasyan. Ucom General Director joins High-Tech Development Panel Discussion The discussion was titled "The Role of International Corporations and Investors as Catalysts for Development of High-Tech Ecosystem." U.S. still believes “peace is possible” between Armenia, Azerbaijan The United States continues to believe that peace is possible between Armenia and Azerbaijan, Vedant Patel says. Dozens detained as antigovernment protest continue in Armenia At least 63 people demanding Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan’s resignation were detained on May 14 as they blocked streets in Yerevan. |