U.S. Rep. Schiff receives medal for work on behalf of Armenian peopleOctober 26, 2011 - 12:22 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Tatoul Markarian, Armenian Ambassador to the United States and community members, presented Rep. Adam Schiff (D-CA) with a medal for his work on behalf of the Armenian people at an event hosted by the Congressional Armenia Issues Caucus in conjunction with the Armenian Embassy and Armenian-American organizations. “As we recognize the 20th anniversary of the independence of the Republic of Armenia, I rejoice with the Armenian community and proudly say “Oorakh Angakhootyan Or,” Rep. Schiff said. “The Republic of Armenia is a strong U.S. ally and example of a working democracy. Domestically, Armenian-Americans continue to illustrate what a valuable asset they are to our society, breaking new ground economically, socially and politically in California and across the nation. Congratulations to the people of Armenia, and to Armenians in America and around the world on the significant achievements of the past 20 years. 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 | Get Started: An educational platform for young startuppers The Get Started program which operates in two phases is an important platform for young startuppers. Byblos Bank Armenia celebrates Students' Day with scholarship recipients YSU students who received scholarships from Byblos Bank Armenia gathered in a casual setting to meet with the Bank's CEO, Hayk Stepanyan. Azerbaijan extends Rune Vardanyan’s arrest by 5 months A court in Azerbaijan has extended the arrest of former Nagorno-Karabakh leader Ruben Vardanyan by five months. Armenia border residents dissatisfied with delimitation Residents Kirants are dissatisfied with the results of the delimitation of the border between Armenia and Azerbaijan. |