European Parliament calls for sanctions against BelarusJanuary 20, 2011 - 18:07 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The European Parliament adopted a resolution on Thursday, January 20, calling for immediate sanctions against the Belarusian leadership. The document calls on the EU Council to impose a travel ban and asset freeze on the Belarusian senior executives, government officials, who, according to the European Union, are responsible for rigging the December presidential election and persecution of the opposition. According to MEPs, sanctions should remain in force until the Belarusian authorities release all opposition members and repudiate all charges against them, Telegraf reported. 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 | U.S. welcomes Armenia, Azerbaijan’s border delimitation announcement Blinken said it is an important step towards concluding a durable and dignified peace agreement. Residents Of border villages protest as Armenia, Azerbaijan agree on delimitation Residents of several Armenian communities in the northeastern Tavush province began protests late on Friday. Up to 10% cashback from GetTransfer with IDBank cards IDBank clients who make their booking on GetTransfer will receive an exclusive cashback. Cyprus parliament honors Armenian genocide victims Acting House President Zacharias Koulias noted that April 24 marks the “black anniversary” of the Armenian genocide. |