Bolshoi Ballet director may recover sight after acid attackMarch 16, 2013 - 11:34 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The artistic director of the Bolshoi Ballet may recover enough of his sight to work again, doctors treating him at a German hospital have said, according to BBC News. Sergei Filin was the victim of an acid attack in January that damaged his eyes and disfigured his face. He appeared at a news conference alongside doctors, wearing dark glasses, a scarf and a hat to cover much of his damaged skin. A dancer at the Moscow-based ballet has been arrested over the attack. Pavel Dmitrichenko is accused of masterminding the attack, in which a masked man threw sulphuric acid in Filin's face. At Friday March 15 news conference Dr Martin Hermel, a surgeon at the Aachen University Clinic where Filin is being treated, said there was "good hope for regaining usable vision" that may allow him to return to work. But doctors also warned that "such chemical damage to the eyes demands complex, long-term treatment", and predicted that Filin would spend "months rather than weeks" in treatment. 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 | Titus, Bilirakis lead legislation to sanction Azerbaijani war criminals Representatives Dina Titus (D-NV) and Gus Bilirakis (R-FL) have introduced the bipartisan legislation. Armenia: Defense Ministry warns against involving army in political processes The Ministry’s statement came after a video surfaced online, showing soldiers joining the protests in Tavush. 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. |