Azeri authorities toughen visa regime for foreign journalistsApril 22, 2011 - 13:36 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - A number of foreign journalists applying to Azerbaijani Embassies abroad for visa, came to face unexpected difficulties, such as toughening of visa regime. Journalists are requested to submit materials they wrote about Azerbaijan, and, in case materials carry negative information, are interrogated as to the reason behind negative feedback. In case of criticism, directed against Azerbaijan, visa is refused, or provided with difficulty, a well-known western journalist, who wished to keep his name incognito, told Turan news agency. As he noted, Azeri authorities made a list of international structures and organisations, which they refuse interviews or meetings, citing negative information their reports or statements contain. Should the situation continue, Azerbaijani Foreign Ministry and presidential staff representatives will have to give interviews to AZTV only. 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 | Israel warns of “serious consequences” after Armenia recognizes Palestine Dmitry Gendelman said the move will have “serious long-term consequences” for Israel-Armenia relations. French envoy travels to Armenia’s Syunik French ambassador to Armenia Olivier Decottignies visited the town of Goris in the country’s southern Syunik province. Actress Lala Mnatsakanyan dies aged 67 Actress Lala Mnatsakanyan has died at the age of 67, according to a statement from the YSITC. CSTO says retains obligations to Armenia The CSTO retains all obligations to Armenia, the country remains an ally of the organization, Imangali Tasmagambetov says. |