Popular Russian singer announced persona non-grata in AzerbaijanJuly 28, 2009 - 18:13 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Popular Russian singer Nadezhda Babkina and Tea For Two group were announced persona non grata in Azerbaijan for participating in a concert dedicated to the anniversary of independence of the Nagorno Karabakh Republic.People who visit Nagorno Karabakh and who have an NKR entry visa stamped in their passports are prohibited from arriving in Azerbaijan. The ban is applied to all - singers, sportsmen and entrepreneurs. Popular singers Katya Lel, Aziza and Soso Pavliashvili were included in Azerbaijan's black list earlier 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. |