Lebanon Armenians once again expressed protest against RA-Turkey ProtocolsOctober 12, 2009 - 11:03 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - While protocol signing ceremony was taking place in Zurich, Lebanon Armenians' Community representatives gathered at the Catholicosate of the Great House of Cilicia to once again express their protest against Protocols' conclusion. Catholicos of the Great House of Cilicia, Aram I addressed demonstrators, urging them to remain true to their rights. Aram I emphasized the importance of Armenian nation' unity. "Being different doesn't mean being separated in the face of national problems. Our national interests have to be put above personal short-term goals," Aram I stated. The rally was organized by 3 traditionalist Armenian parties: Ramkavar Azatakan, Gnchak Social Democratic party and ARF Dashnaktsutyun, Catholicosate of the Great House of Cilicia press service 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 | 17 bridges collapse as a result of floods in Armenia As a result of floods in Armenia’s northern Lori and Tavush provinces, 17 bridges, including five large ones, have collapsed. Armenia: Top cleric to retain title as he bids to become interim PM Galstanyan said earlier that the interim government would be tasked with stopping the “destruction of our homeland”. Ex-mayor of Karabakh capital arrested in Yerevan Ex-mayor of the Nagorno-Karabakh city of Stepanakert David Sargsyan has been arrested for 20 days. 269 people evacuated amid severe floods in Armenia’s north According to the Interior Ministry, 269 people have been evacuated from their homes in Lori and Tavush provinces. |