Cardinal Tarcisio Bertone to visit ArmeniaJanuary 10, 2008 - 14:51 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - January 7, at a meeting with Ambassadors accredited to Vatican, Pope Benedict XVI requested Armenian Ambassador Edward Nalbandian to convey his warm greetings and wishes for a Happy New Year and Merry Christmas to Armenian people, Armenian President and Catholicos of All Armenians, the RA MFA press office reported. January 8, Amb. Nalbandian met with Vatican Secretary of State, Cardinal Tarcisio Bertone to discuss the details of his forthcoming visit to Armenia. 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 petition seeks release of Armenians in Azerbaijan The Lemkin Institute is deeply concerned about the continued illegal detention of political prisoners from Karabakh in Azerbaijan. Armenian Catholicos calls for national unity against threats Karekin II issued a message on Republic Day marking the anniversary of the First Armenian Republic. Pashinyan: Armenia’s desired goal is “on the horizon” Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan has said that Armenia is moving forward “without interruption”. Opposition leader, supporters spend night at Sardarapat memorial Police made nearly 300 arrests the day before as Galstanyan and his supporters continued to demonstrate in Yerevan. |