Aliyev casts ballot on Karabakh in violation of electoral lawFebruary 7, 2024 - 12:52 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev on Wednesday, February 7 cast his ballot in Stepanakert, the capital of Nagorno-Karabakh, in violation of electoral law. Photos published by Azerbaijani media show Aliyev and his wife Mehriban Aliyeva and their three children casting their ballots in the Armenian town, where they have no registration. Azerbaijanis vote in snap presidential elections, being held a year before Aliyev’s fourth term comes to an end. The election is almost certain to give the incumbent president another seven-year term, given that there is no limit on the number of terms Aliyev can serve, and there is no real challenge from six other candidates, some of which have previously publicly praised him. Photo. AFP 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 | Armenia, U.S. customs authorities to boost assistance with new deal The government has approved an agreement with the U.S. government on mutual assistance between the customs authorities. Armenia-Azerbaijan: Turkey wants deal after “positive developments” Turkey hopes “positive developments” in negotiations between Armenia and Azerbaijan will lead to an agreement. Police try to impede Armenian Church head’s access to war memorial Police tried to stop the supreme head of the Armenian Apostolic Church, Catholicos Karekin II, from visiting a war memorial. Greece says ready to help as Armenia fights flooding consequences Greece is ready to assist Armenia in combatting the consequences of deadly floods in the country’s north. |