Biggest flag in Azerbaijan torn yet another timeApril 11, 2011 - 16:34 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - On the evening of April 9, the biggest flag of Azerbaijan, erected on the State Flag Square in Baku, was torn to pieces yet another time. Eni Musavat cites either a blast of wind or nondurable fabric as the reason for damage. This has been one of the many incidents on the Square since the opening day on September 1, 2010. The wrong choice of the Square location is named among the reasons for the incidents. The cost for the construction of the square is USD 35 million. 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 | The Power of One Dram to benefit Road of Life charity The companies inform that the May beneficiary of The Power of One Dram is the “Road of Life” charitable organization. Ucom General Director gives lecture at French University in Armenia The General Director of Ucom Ralph Yirikian delivered a lecture at the French University of Armenia. 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. |