  IRAQI WAR RESULTED IN KILLING FOUR LOCAL ARMENIANSApril 19, 2003 - 19:36 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The military operations in Iraq resulted in killing four local Armenians, who occasionally appeared in exchange of fire. Armenian foreign minister Vardan Oskanian reported it. In his words, the Armenian community did not suffer significant losses. The Armenian church and the embassy building in Baghdad were not damaged. Houses of Armenians residing outside Armenian blocks of Baghdad are only plundered. The minister noted in case of need Yerevan was ready to send a rescue group to Iraq to provide humanitarian aid to those, who had suffered.  Top stories Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev arrived in Moscow on April 22 to hold talks with Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin. 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".   Partner news |  Latest news Viva: Armenia's leading technology company introduces a new trademark  The updated brand Viva reflects a qualitatively new level of digital services.Turkey restoring 500-year-old Surp Sarkis Armenian Church During the program, Sahak Maşalyan, the Patriarch of Türkiye's Armenians, inspected the historic church and offered prayers.Cumulative deposit on flexible terms: Byblos Bank Armenia's new offer Once the deposit is fixed, it can be topped up at any time, and interest will be accrued quarterly.BSEC Secretary General due in Armenia on July 1 On July 1, the Secretary General of the Black Sea Economic Cooperation Organization (BSEC) Lazar Comanescu will pay a working visit to Armenia. |
