Former Connecticut Secretary of the State Julia Tashjian dies at 74![]() May 11, 2013 - 11:26 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Former Connecticut Secretary of the State Julia Tashjian, who died suddenly on Thursday, May 9, of a heart attack, is being mourned by those who knew her both personally and in her role as a public official, Journal Inquirer reports. Tashjian, a Democrat, was 74 years old. “Julia will be missed by all who knew her,” Gov. Dannel Malloy said in a statement. “I will remember Julia for her years of public service, cheerful demeanor, and pride in her Armenian American heritage.” ![]() ![]() The foreign ministers of Armenia and Azerbaijan, Ararat Mirzoyan and Jeyhun Bayramov, have arrived in Washington. The CSTO budget for the current year requires adjustments due to the refusal of Yerevan to pay their share of contributions. Six total incidents have burned 19 old-growth trees. Friday night 8 trees were torched along the beautiful main entrance. The EU does not intend to conduct military exercises with Armenia, Lead Spokesperson for EU Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Peter Stano says. ![]() ![]() Partner news | ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |