Russian businessman killed in Latvian resort June 26, 2012 - 14:32 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - A Russian businessman, Nikolai Kirillov, was shot dead on a Baltic Sea beach, RIA Novosti reported citing Latvia’s Delfi news portal. Kirillov, 50, was assaulted on Monday, June 25 as he was returning from the beach in the town of Jurmala with a female companion, 24. The assailant fired four shots. Kirillov died of his injuries on the spot. His companion was taken to hospital with unspecified injuries. Kirillov was the owner of Nikos OM, a timber processing company. According to police, he was also in the tobacco business and might have engaged in smuggling operations.   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 |  Latest news Scholz hopes Armenia-Azerbaijan peace treaty will be signed this year  German Chancellor Olaf Scholz hopes that a peace treaty between Armenia and Azerbaijan will be signed this year.Ucom equips four bus stops in Ijevan with free Wi-Fi Ucom now provides free Wi-Fi coverage in smart bus stops in four communities of Ijevan.Armenia, Russia discuss life extension of Metsamor nuclear plant Issues regarding the extension of life of the 2nd power unit of the Armenian Nuclear Power Plant were discussed in Yerevan.Armenians stage more campaigns against territorial concessions to Azerbaijan Protesters blocked more roads across Armenia on Friday, April 26 in continuing attempts to scuttle territorial concessions to Azerbaijan. |
