40 ceasefire violations by Azerbaijani army registered overnightApril 20, 2017 - 10:13 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Around 40 ceasefire violations by Azerbaijan were registered on the contact line with Nagorno Karabakh (Artsakh) on April 19 and the following night, with more than 500 shots fired from firearms. According to Artsakh army, Azerbaijan also employed various caliber sniper rifles in the northern, eastern and southern sections of the contact line. The Karabakh Defense Army troops continue controlling the entire line of contact and protecting their positions. Karabakh soldier Tatul Harutyunyan (b. 1997) was wounded in Azerbaijan's fire on April 17, at around 6:20 pm. His condition is deemed serious. An investigation into the details of the incident is underway. Top stories Six total incidents have burned 19 old-growth trees. Friday night 8 trees were torched along the beautiful main entrance. The EU does not intend to conduct military exercises with Armenia, Lead Spokesperson for EU Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Peter Stano says. Hikmet Hajiyev has said that there is no place for USAID operation in Azerbaijan any longer. A telephone conversation between Putin and Pashinyan before the CSTO summit is not planned, Peskov says. Partner news | The Power of One Dram to benefit Road of Life charity The companies inform that the May beneficiary of The Power of One Dram is the “Road of Life” charitable organization. Ucom General Director gives lecture at French University in Armenia The General Director of Ucom Ralph Yirikian delivered a lecture at the French University of Armenia. Armenia offers to temporarily host, preserve Gaza manuscripts The Armenian Foreign Minister has said Yerevan is ready to help preserve manuscripts from the conflict zone in Gaza. Aram I supports Karekin II’s “patriotic position” Catholicos of the Great House of Cilicia Aram I has expressed support for the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin. |