  Thijs Rommens expects no progress in Karabakh talksDecember 25, 2010 - 11:24 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Thijs Rommens, research fellow at the Institute for International and European Policy (IIEP) does not expect any considerable breakthrough in the Nagorno Karabakh conflict settlement process. “There is tension between Azerbaijan and Armenia, the former speaking about of use of force and the latter stressing the possibility of recognition of Nagorno Karabakh as an independence state,” he said, quoted by 1news.az. “The main question is whether the actors are interested in changing the status quo and the balance of forces on the region,” Rommens said.   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 |  Topic Latest 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. |
