Azerbaijan doesn't allow Armenians in the countryMay 7, 2008 - 16:19 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The Armenian community forms a powerful constituent of consortiums in the South Caucasus, with exception of Azerbaijan, Anton Krevenyuk writes in "Genocide in action: Armenians are banned in Azerbaijan" article posted on the website of the Center for Political Freedom. "The Armenian community of soviet Azerbaijan abandoned the country. Today, there is a rule in Azerbaijan - not to allow entry of Armenians. A person, whose surname ends in "yan", will never be sold a ticket to Baku. There are tough restrictions on all of Armenian origin in Baku. Websites in .am domain do not open. Use of the Armenian language in any form is inadmissible," the article says. It continues: "To be honest, I should mention that the things are quite different in Armenia. Here, Azeris are met with cautiousness but they have the possibility of free movement accompanied by security officers. But Azeris do not go to Armenia. The Azerbaijani society eyes a trip to Armenia as a criminal offence." 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. |