Protesters detained in Baku who participated in rally against Armenian Genocide anniversaryApril 25, 2007 - 20:53 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - On April 24 a group of members of the Liberal Youth Association of Azerbaijan held protest in "Sahir" Park of Baku in connection with the 92nd anniversary of the Armenian Genocide in the Ottoman Empire. The demonstration was held under the slogan "Armenian Genocide is a soap bubble". During the protest some young men blew soap bubbles. However after 15 minutes riot police dispersed the demonstration, four activists were arrested and taken to the 39th police department of Sabail district, Turan agency reported. 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 | Your home is in Armenia – Ameriabank offers mortgage loans for the Diaspora To buy real estate, Diasporans can apply to Ameriabank online to buy, renovate or build a home anywhere in Armenia. Armenia-Qatar ties discussed in Doha The Secretary of Armenia’s Security Council met with the Deputy Secretary General of the National Security Council of Qatar. ARARAT special evening dedicated to Aznavour's 100th Anniv. On May 20 ARARAT legendary Armenian brandy, celebrated the centennial of Maestro Charles Aznavour with a special event. Surveying works underway in Armenia’s Kirants Surveying works are underway in the Armenian village of Kirants in the northern Tavush province. |