UEFA threatens to expel Russia, England from Euro 2016 amid violenceJune 13, 2016 - 10:07 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The French government has urged cities hosting Euro 2016 matches to ban alcohol near venues and fan zones, BBC News reports. It follows three days of clashes between fans and police in Marseille. Uefa, European football's governing body, is investigating after Russia supporters appeared to rush at England fans in the stadium after their draw on Saturday, June 11. It has threatened to ban both teams if there is further fan violence. Uefa said it had begun disciplinary proceedings against Russia after "totally unacceptable" scenes at the England-Russia game which ended 1-1. There were issues with segregation of fans, the body admitted, promising security would be "strengthened". The UK government has offered to send extra British police ahead of England's next match in Lens on Thursday. 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 | Surveying works underway in Armenia’s Kirants Surveying works are underway in the Armenian village of Kirants in the northern Tavush province. Armenia calls for prohibiting threats of attacks on nuclear facilities Armenia has raised the need for a treaty prohibiting attacks on nuclear facilities devoted to peaceful purposes. Armenia says ready to extend nuclear plant’s lifetime by 10 years Armenia has taken necessary measures to extend the lifetime of its nuclear power plant until 2036. Ameriabank's Trade Finance portfolio enriched with four prestigious awards from EBRD and IFC Ameriabank received the awards from international financial institutions in recognition of its trade finance operations. |