RA Embassy building in Ottawa to be included in list of historical and cultural heritage of Canada's capitalSeptember 19, 2007 - 19:17 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - September 17 the City Council of Ottawa unanimously voted for inclusion of the RA Embassy building in Ottawa in the Heritage List of Canada's capital. The building will henceforth be mentioned in the guides. Moreover, the Armenian Embassy will be granted the possibility to have open houses for tourists, what will raise the interest towards the republic. The building was constructed 100 years ago in the style of Italian renaissance, which is a rarity in Canada. The front of the building was projected by Canadian architect Werner Nofke. 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 | U.S., Armenia sign customs deal According to Armenian customs data, U.S.-Armenian trade reached $670 million last year. Glendale mayor to visit Yerevan Asatryan last visited Armenia in December 2022-January 2023 as she helped establish a partnership between Armenia’s Opera House and Los Angeles Opera. Ucom’s fixed network launches in Nor Hachn City residents will be able to use fixed-line Internet, mobile communications and television in one package at more affordable prices. Ambassador summoned to Russia returns to Armenia Sergei Kopyrkin has returned to Yerevan more than two weeks after being recalled to Moscow for consultations. |