Azerbaijan blacklists German lawmaker ahead of Merkel’s visitAugust 21, 2018 - 13:02 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Azerbaijan has blacklisted and rejected to grant a visa to a member of the German Bundestag from the Christian Democratic Union Albert Weiler ahead of Chancellor Angela Merkel’s visit to the region, TASS reported citing Bild newspaper. Weiler is a member of the parliamentary group for cooperation with the countries of the South Caucasus. He visited Nagorno Karabakh in 2014 and 2016. The publication notes that the German Foreign Ministry contacted the Azerbaijani embassy on Monday, August 20 and tried to settle the visa situation for Weiler but to no avail. The lawmaker himself reportedly said that he was “not indifferent to the fate of the region and would gladly act as one of the mediators.” Merkel will visit Georgia, Armenia and Azerbaijan this week. 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 | 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. |