Azerbaijan shells border Armenian villageSeptember 15, 2018 - 11:05 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Azerbaijani Armed Forces on Friday, September 14 opened fire on the border Armenian village of Chinari for an entire hour, using machine guns and sniper rifles. According to village head Samvel Saghoyan, the wall of a house and the water pipe, water tank and roof of another one were damaged as a result. The village kindergarten too came under fire, Aravot.am reports. Saghoyan also revealed that the Armenian troops retaliated Azerbaijan’s fire. Days earlier Azerbaijani Armed Forces shot up the Armenian villages of Baghanis and Vazashen, as well as the interstate road passing through the settlements. Top stories The number of state universities will be reduced from 23 to 8 by 2030, Minister of Education, Science, Culture and Sport Zhanna Andreasyan has said. From September 21 to November 11, a total of 2,820 Russians registered at a place of residence in Armenia, the police has said. The situation on the contact line between Karabakh and Azerbaijan was relatively stable overnight, the Defense Army says. Defense Minister Suren Papikyan has visited the southern Armenian province of Syunik, the Defense Ministry reported on March 18. Partner news | European Parliament to discuss repression in Azerbaijan The European Parliament will discuss repression of civil society in Azerbaijan on April 24 PACE wants concessions from Azerbaijan to accept Baku back A PACE co-rapporteur said that Azerbaijani authorities must make certain concessions so that the country can return to PACE. Cyprus parliament honors Armenian genocide victims Acting House President Zacharias Koulias noted that April 24 marks the “black anniversary” of the Armenian genocide. Armenia PM, France envoy discuss regional matters Issues related to the consistent development of Armenia-France cooperation were discussed. |