National park to be formed in JavakhkMarch 2, 2011 - 16:07 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Akhaltsikhe, Georgia, hosted a meeting focusing on creation of Javakheti national park. Representatives of nature reserve agencies, Nature Conservation Foundation, Ninotsminda and Akhalkalaki municipalities and Samtskhe-Javakheti governor attended the meeting. Meeting participants discussed programs aimed at improvement of social situation of population residing around the national park. A financing of euro 400 000 was allocated for population needs within the framework of the project, Georgia on-line 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 | Cyprus parliament honors Armenian genocide victims Acting House President Zacharias Koulias noted that April 24 marks the “black anniversary” of the Armenian genocide. Armenia PM, France envoy discuss regional matters Issues related to the consistent development of Armenia-France cooperation were discussed. Azerbaijan razes historic Armenian church to ground Azerbaijan has demolished the historic Armenian Church of St. John the Baptist (known as Kanach Zham). Russia to begin assessing migrant workers' speaking skills Rosobrnadzor is planning to change the Russian language exam for migrant workers and include an assessment of speaking skills |