"Russia-Armenia" press club to participate in World Congress of JournalistsApril 21, 2007 - 16:24 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - "Armenia-Russia" Moscow International Press Club will participate in the World Congress of Journalists due to be held from May 29 till 1 June in Moscow, Viktor Krivopuskov, head of Russian Society for Friendship and Cooperation with Armenia (RSFCA) told the PanARMENIAN.Net This decision was made at the first session of "Russia-Armenia" international press club. Co-Chairs of the press club - Secretary of Russian Union of Journalists and member of RSFCA board of directors Nadezhda Azhgikhina and RSFCA First Vice-President, member of Supreme Creative Council of the Union of Russian Writers Valentina Osipova said "Russia-Armenia" press club will prepare a wide program of professional meetings and cultural events reflecting Russian-Armenian relations and role of media in its development for the sake of peace and progress. Over 1 500 media representatives from all over the world will participate in the congress. 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 | Lemkin Institute urges Armenia to respect people’s right to dissent The Lemkin Institute has urged the Armenian government to respect people’s fundamental human right to express their dissent. Iran’s Red Crescent sends aid to Armenia’s flood-hit regions The Iranian Red Crescent Society has sent humanitarian aid to the victims of deadly floods that hit northern Armenia on May 25-26. Putin congratulates Pashinyan’s birthday Russian President Vladimir Putin congratulated Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan on his birthday on June 1. Opposition motorcade en route to Gyumri for large rally A motorcade of protesters headed by Archbishop Bagrat Galstanyan is heading to the city of Gyumri. |