Armenian community of Russia to send humanitarian aid to those suffered from forest firesAugust 11, 2010 - 11:55 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Dozens were killed and thousands left homeless as result of forest fires raging in Russia. The Union of Armenians of Russia (UAR) expressed condolences to the families of those killed and launched a program to help those who suffered from the fires. “The Armenian community will send humanitarian aid to those who suffered from forest fires. As of today, 7 million rubles and about 100 tons of humanitarian assistance have been gathered,” the UAR said in a statement. 10 trucks with the aid will move off to Voronezh, Nizhny Novgorod and Ryazan regions of Russia on August 12. 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 | SBP instant transfers now available from 190 Russian banks to Armenia To receive money from Russian banks, easywallet users need to go to their easywallet accounts. Armenia's Davit Chaloyan qualifies for Paris Olympics The Armenian boxer qualified for Paris Olympics after a series of successful bouts at the 2nd World Qualification Tournament. Lemkin Institute urges Armenia to respect people’s right to dissent The Lemkin Institute has urged the Armenian government to respect people’s fundamental human right to express their dissent. French-Armenian journalist returns to France after 41-day hunger strike Nicolian said on social media on Sunday, June 2 that he needs to improve his health in order to “continue the fight”. |