AZERIS THREW STONES ON GEORGIAN POLICEMENJanuary 19, 2005 - 22:52 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - A clash between ethnic Azeri citizens and the Financial Police special-purpose detachment took place in Georgia today. The clash took place between residents of Vakhtangisi village of Gardaban region of the republic, where Azeris compactly live. In the morning of January 19 an operation was carried out in Gardaban region, in the course of which a load of contraband industrial goods, imported from the territory of Azerbaijan, was detained. The actions of the Financial Police officers caused the indignation of local residents, who tried to prevent them from transporting the cargo to the customs terminal. Owing to the incident special-purpose forces were sent to the region. IN the course of the incident several Financial Police officers were injured by stones, a few police cars were broken. Vakhtangisi village residents assure that they will not allow the authorities to confiscate the load. Local residents told journalists that there are injured on their side, too. 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 | EU to provide budgetary support to Armenia The agreement is aimed at increasing the competitiveness of the educational system of Armenia. Aliyev: No peace treaty unless Armenia changes constitution Azerbaijan will not sign a peace treaty with Armenia unless the latter changes its constitution, Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev said. Azerbaijan proposes Armenia to jointly seek cancelation of Minak Group The Azerbaijani President maintained that the move will show “how sincere Armenia is.” Seven injured in massive gas station explosion in Armenia The Investigative Committee of Armenia has unveiled details about a massive explosion at a gas station on the Yerevan-Sevan highway. |