  Armenian gunman in Estonian Defense Ministry acted alone August 13, 2011 - 16:05 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Karen Drambyan, who opened fire in the Estonian Defense Ministry acted alone and did not have any accomplice. The reasons for shooting are not yet known, Itar-Tass reported citing a source in Estonian law enforcement. Drambyan penetrated into the ministry building at about 3 pm local time with two pistols and handmade explosive assemblies. He produced no demands and did not negotiate with the police. At about 5.25 he was shot dead by police officers, after wounding one of them. According to Estonian media reports, Karen Drambyan, who was born in Armenia in 1954, had financial problems and lost his apartment because of debts.   Top stories On June 10, Azerbaijani President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev will leave for Turkey on a working visit. 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).   Partner news |  Latest news Armenia congratulates “friendly people of Belarus” on Independence Day  The Armenian Foreign Mnisitry has congratulated the “friendly people of Belarus” on Independence Day.Armenian wrestlers win 3 medals at U20 European Championships The Armenian team has won 3 medals at the U20 European Greco-Roman Wrestling Championships.Ameriabank, COAF pool efforts to develop beekeeping in Lori COAF and Ameriabank have presented their joint program Harvesting Nature’s Bounty.Armenian, Georgian Foreign Ministers meet in Tbilisi The meeting of Ararat Mirzoyan and Ilia Darchiashvili, is underway in Tbilisi, the Armenian Foreign Ministry reveals. |
