Azeri blockade costs Karabakh a lotFebruary 11, 2011 - 19:30 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - According to Artsakh Republic statistics, 13% economic growth was reported in NKR in 2009, NKR Permanent Representative to Germany stated. As Harutyun Grigoryan stated in an interview with Eurasisches Magazin, economic difficulties Artsakh is facing are caused by Azerbaijan’s blockade, as well as non-recognition of Karabakh, preventing attraction of foreign investments. The Permanent Representative characterized tourism as one of the main sectors in country’s economy. 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 | Biden honors resilience of Armenian people on April 24 U.S. President Joe Biden has issued a statement on the 109th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide. Ex-Karabakh leader moved to solitary confinement cell in Baku, his son says David Vardanyan is the son of former Karabakh leader Ruben Vardanyan who who is currently imprisoned in Azerbaijan. Macron says France commemorates 109th anniv. of Armenian genocide Today France commemorates the 109th anniversary of the Armenian genocide of 1915, Macron says. Freedom House concerned by mounting reports of police violence in Armenia Freedom House urged Armenian authorities to investigate this pattern of excessive force and inhumane treatment. |