 South Ossetia border with Russia closedDecember 6, 2011 - 18:54 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The border between South Ossetia and Russia has temporarily been shut down. "This measure was taken due to the political situation in the republic, as well as to prevent any provocative acts. It is a temporary measure. Citizens who cross the border should refrain from travel for the time being," a spokesman for the republic's law enforcement agencies said, according to Interfax. Meanwhile, the situation in South Ossetia is escalating. Earlier today, former presidential candidate of South Ossetia Alla Dzhioeva expressed intention to ask for political asylum in Russia.   Top stories Azerbaijani authorities report that they have already resettled 3,000 people in the Nagorno-Karabakh town of Stepanakert. 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.   Partner news |  Latest news Viva sees growing demand for cloud services  In recent years, medical institutions are starting to make use of Viva’s cloud servicesArmenian, German presidents meet in Berlin Armenian and German Presidents Vahagn Khachaturyan and Frank-Walter Steinmeier met in Berlin.Armenia assumes presidency of Mediterranean Network of Regulatory Authorities The Commission on Television and Radio of Armenia said it expects productive cooperation in various formats.Balance of attached cards in the Idram&IDBank app From now on, users will be able to view the online balances of cards issued by ArCa system banks and attached to the app. |
