  Armenia: 3577 bodies of troops killed in Karabakh war examined so far February 18, 2021 - 16:32 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - 3577 bodies of Armenian troops killed in Azerbaijan's war against Nagorno-Karabakh were examined between September 27 and February 13, health authorities said Thursday, February 18, Aysor.am reports. As of January 13, the Health Ministry added, 428 bodies needed to be identified through DNA analysis. Deputy Prime Minister Tigran Avinyan said earlier that the final death toll from the six-week war won't surpass 4000. Karabakh's Dafense Army, meanwhile, has published the names of 2364 servicemen killed in action, while rescue teams have recovered the bodies or remains of 1485 troops and civilians so far.   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 |  Latest news European Parliament to discuss repression in Azerbaijan  The European Parliament will discuss repression of civil society in Azerbaijan on April 24PACE 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. |
