  Baku gets prominent blogger arrested over Karabakh visit December 15, 2016 - 16:29 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Popular LiveJournal blogger Alexander Lapshin, otherwise known as puerrtto, was detained in Minsk, Belarus overnight on December 14-15. Lapshin was detained at the request of Azerbaijan for the "illegal" (according to the Azerbaijani authorities) visit to Nagorno Karabakh. Under Azerbaijani law, any such visit should be agreed with Baku authorities. According to media reports, Azerbaijan issued an international arrest warrant for Lapshin over the violation of "the law on the state border" and the migration code. According to other sources, the Israeli consulate in Moscow has been briefed on the matter - Lapshin is an Israeli citizen - and is taking relevant steps.  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. |
