Armenian Fund of France Phonethon garners 1 178 000 eurosNovember 18, 2008 - 12:26 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - During four days, the Armenian Fund of France mobilized 600 volunteers for collection of donations in France, Germany, Switzerland, Netherlands to the benefit of Armenia and Karabakh, independent French journalist told PanARMENIAN.Net Despite the worldwide crisis, the donations totaled 1 178 000 euros, with 1 074 000 euros collected in France. The sum increased by 15 200 euros against last year's figure. In consideration of the activities carried out, representative of Karabakh government and Armenian Fund in Stepanakert Michel Tancrez handed a gold medal to Pierre Terzian, the President Armenian Fund of France. 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 | India wants Armenia’s proposals on use of Chabahar port India is expecting proposals from Armenia regarding the use of Chabahar port in Iran, Indian ambassador says. Mkhitaryan raises arrest of former Karabakh leaders in Azerbaijan Inter Milan star Henrikh Mkhitaryan has shared a news story about the extension of the arrest of former Karabakh leaders. Ucom Celebrates Telecommunication Day May 17 commemorates the founding of the International Telecommunication Union on May 17, 1865. Armenian, Azerbaijani heads of parliament meet in Switzerland President of the Armenian parliament Alen Simonyan met with the Speaker of the Azerbaijani Milli Majlis Sahiba Gafarova. |