Azerbaijan applying movement restrictions amid Covid-19 spreadApril 5, 2020 - 12:45 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Azerbaijan is applying restrictions on movement in the country beginning from April 5 in a bid to stop the spread of the novel coronavirus. The restrictions will also be applied to foreigners, stateless persons, and everyone else visiting or residing in the country. According to official information, people will have to send an SMS to the authorities in order to get permission to go out. Azerbaijan confirmed 78 new cases of Covid-19 on Saturday, raising the country total to 521. Five people have died from the disease in the country. 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 | Kazakhstan welcomes Yerevan, Baku’s agreement to meet in Almaty Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has welcomed the agreement of Baku and Yerevan to hold negotiations in Almaty. 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. Aliyev says no need for mediators in Armenia-Azerbaijan process Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev believes that Baku and Yerevan do not mediators in the process of normalizing relations. 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. |