Journalist Ernest Vardanyan’s mother sent letter to Russian President, German ChancellorJune 9, 2010 - 17:27 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Tamara Shagoyan, the mother of Ernest Vardanyan, a journalist, who was arrested in Tiraspol on accusations of espionage issued a statement slamming the actions of the Moldovan authorities. “All letters and statements, where Ernest Vardanyan allegedly pleads guilty of the espionage, are false. They prove that he is a victim of political games and hostage to the authorities,” Mrs. Shagoyan said. She also addressed a letter to Russian President Dmitry Medvedev and German Chancellor Angela Merkel. Top stories 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". The earthquake caused a temporary blackout, damaged many buildings and closed a number of rural roads. Partner news | Mirzoyan says meeting with Bayramov was “constructive” At the moment, Ararat Mirzoyan said, there is no basis for additional comments. OSCE vows support for Armenia “in all three directions of security” Achieving stable peace between Armenia and Azerbaijan remains a priority of the OSCE, said Ian Borg. 151 detained as civil disobedience campaigns continue in Yerevan Citizens have been blocking streets in the Armenian capital, demanding Nikol Pashinyan’s resignation. France welcomes Armenia-Azerbaijan meeting in Almaty France has welcomed the new round of negotiations between the foreign ministers of Armenia and Azerbaijan. |