First Armenian woman reaches top of EverestMay 20, 2016 - 17:30 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - On Friday, May 20, at 8:00 am Nepal time, Irena Kharazova became the first Armenian woman to conquer Mount Everest, Mountain Tourism and Rock-Climbing Federation of Armenia reports. Kharazova climbed to the highest point on the Earth as a member of a Russian team headed by Alexandra Abramova, who summited Mount Everest for the seventh time. According to Kharazova, the expedition to Everest can’t be compared with any of her previous trips either in terms of the duration or the psychological and physical difficulty. 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 | Moody's upgrades IDBank's rating Moody's has upgraded ID Bank CJSC's (IDBank) long-term local and foreign currency bank deposit ratings to Ba3 from B1. U.S. “very clear” with Azerbaijan: “It’s time to make peace with Armenia” James O'Brien has said that the United States is “very clear” with Azerbaijani that it is a time to make peace with Armenia. Destruction of Armenian heritage raised at PACE Member of the Armenian delegation to PACE, MP from the “I Have the Honor” bloc Hayk Mamijanyan delivered remarks at a PACE session. PACE adopts resolution on Armenia's commitment to reforms PACE welcomed the electoral reforms implemented by Armenia in accordance with the recommendations of the Venice Commission. |