  Azerbaijan won’t participate in Fencing Championships in Armenia February 13, 2018 - 12:53 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Azerbaijan won’t participate in the 2018 European Fencing Championships U-23 which will take place in spring in Yerevan, Haqqin.az reports citing the country's fencing federation. The sporting event will be held in the Armenian capital on April 15-19. Some 500 athletes from 30 countries are expected to participate in the Championships in Yerevan. Previously, representatives of Azerbaijan participated in Armenia-hosted competitions just three time - the European Youth Judo Championships in 2009, the AIBA Youth World Boxing Championships in 2012, and the European Archery Championship in 2014.  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 |  Latest news Biden honors resilience of Armenian people on April 24  U.S. President Joe Biden has issued a statement on the 109th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide.Ex-Karabakh leader moved to solitary confinement cell in Baku, his son says David Vardanyan is the son of former Karabakh leader Ruben Vardanyan who who is currently imprisoned in Azerbaijan.Macron says France commemorates 109th anniv. of Armenian genocide Today France commemorates the 109th anniversary of the Armenian genocide of 1915, Macron says.Freedom House concerned by mounting reports of police violence in Armenia Freedom House urged Armenian authorities to investigate this pattern of excessive force and inhumane treatment. |
