Shahan Kandaharian: Armenian community of Lebanon is specialMarch 19, 2007 - 14:43 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - When speaking of the Armenian community of Lebanon I should first of all refer to the post war situation and international political crisis, Shahan Kandaharian, the Editor-in-Chief of Azdak Beirut-based newspaper said in an interview with PanARMENIAN.Net He said, "Although the Armenian population was safe, the deep political crisis, the strike of the opposition and absence of dialogue between the government and opposition arouse concern. The community, like the other people, experiences hard economic circumstances. However, we are accustomed to hardships, During 17 years of civil war our people were among those who laid down their lives in struggle, but were are strong enough to recover. The Armenian community of Lebanon is special. The Catholicosate of the Great House of Cilicia, the Armenian Evangelical Church, numerous Diasporan centers and head offices of Diasporan organizations are situated in this country. Despite difficulties and losses the community is firm. Beirut is the capital of the Armenian Diaspora, we say." 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 | Aliyev: No peace treaty unless Armenia changes constitution Azerbaijan will not sign a peace treaty with Armenia unless the latter changes its constitution, Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev said. Seven injured in massive gas station explosion in Armenia The Investigative Committee of Armenia has unveiled details about a massive explosion at a gas station on the Yerevan-Sevan highway. Pashinyan’s spokesperson denies intention to visit Baku for COP29 Pashinyan’s agenda doesn’t include a trip to Baku for the COP29 conference, his press secretary Nazeli Baghdasaryan has said. Lithuania sending €100,000 to help Armenia fight floods consequences Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan took to social media to thank his Lithuanian counterpart for the contribution. |