Georgian authorities set May 16 as deadline for opposition ralliesMay 4, 2009 - 14:08 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Georgian opposition continues its series of protest actions demanding President Mikheil Saakashvili's resignation. Today, oppositions are picketing the public television premises. Tomorrow, they are going to block all entrances to Tbilisi."The opposition is preparing for talks with the leadership to demand President's resignation," one of opposition leaders Levan Gachechiladze said. Meanwhile, the authorities set May 16 as deadline for opposition rallies. They ordered to abandon Rustaveli Avenue for a parade due on May 26, Independence Day, RFE/RL 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 | Armenia, Turkey discuss restoration of historic bridge The meeting took place on May 17 in Ashgabat on the sidelines of an international conference of ministers of culture. 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. EU welcomes Armenia-Azerbaijan “progress” The EU has welcomed “progress” made in the framework of the Armenia-Azerbaijan border delimitation process. Belarus opposition leader slams Lukashenko for Karabakh trip Belarusian opposition politician Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya has harshly criticized the visit of Lukashenko to Karabakh. |