 Ara Abrahamyan named Man of the Year 2011 December 16, 2011 - 19:45 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The chairman of the Union of Armenians of Russia and World Armenian Congress, UNESCO Goodwill Ambassador Ara Abrahamyan and Tashir Group leader Samvel Karapetyan were named the Men of the Year 2011. The Russian national award was granted to Mr. Abrahamyan for strengthening of the country’s position in world economy; Mr. Karapetyan was awarded for his contribution to economic and cultural development of Russia’s regions.   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 |  Latest news 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.Iran’s Red Crescent sends aid to Armenia’s flood-hit regions The Iranian Red Crescent Society has sent humanitarian aid to the victims of deadly floods that hit northern Armenia on May 25-26.Putin congratulates Pashinyan’s birthday Russian President Vladimir Putin congratulated Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan on his birthday on June 1.Opposition motorcade en route to Gyumri for large rally A motorcade of protesters headed by Archbishop Bagrat Galstanyan is heading to the city of Gyumri. |
