  Ekho Moskvy radiostation deputy editor-in-chief announced persona non grata in AzerbaijanMay 23, 2011 - 14:06 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Deputy editor-in-chief of Echo of Moscow (Ekho Moskvy) radio stationSergei Buntman was blacklisted in Azerbaijan over his visit to Karabakh. According to Azerbaijani Foreign Ministry spokesman Elkhan Polukhov, following Buntman’s visit and his interviews with Karabakh President Bako Sahakyan and Stepanakert Mayor Vazgen Mikaelyan, Azerbaijani Embassy in Russia was instructed to express a protest and make the radio station authorities aware of Azerbaijan’s position. “Buntman was announced a persona non grata in Azerbaijan,” Vesti.Az quoted the spokesman as saying.   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 |  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. |
