 39 09.05.12 - Shushi liberation and Artsakh army formation 20th anniversary parade                                            Tough ceasefire violations by Azerbaijan registered on May 9  May 12, 2012 - 15:17 AMTPanARMENIAN.Net - Over 350 instances of ceasefire violation by Azeri armed forces were registered at the contact line between Nagorno Karabakh and Azerbaijan on May 6-12. Azerbaijan fired over 1500 shots from various caliber weapons towards the Armenian positions, NKR defense army’s press service reports. The situation was most tough on May 9, with 200 cases of ceasefire violation and about 700 shots fired by Azeris. Despite Azerbaijan’s actions, NKR forces refrained from retaliatory measures, continuing with their military duty on all positions. On May 9, Karabakh celebrated the Victory Day, 20th anniversary of Shushi liberation and establishment of Karabakh Defense Army, with a military parade held in Stepanakert on this festive occasion.  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 |  Topic Latest news Your home is in Armenia – Ameriabank offers mortgage loans for the Diaspora  To buy real estate, Diasporans can apply to Ameriabank online to buy, renovate or build a home anywhere in Armenia.Armenia-Qatar ties discussed in Doha The Secretary of Armenia’s Security Council met with the Deputy Secretary General of the National Security Council of Qatar.ARARAT special evening dedicated to Aznavour's 100th Anniv. On May 20 ARARAT legendary Armenian brandy, celebrated the centennial of Maestro Charles Aznavour with a special event.Surveying works underway in Armenia’s Kirants Surveying works are underway in the Armenian village of Kirants in the northern Tavush province. |
