Increased Azeri ceasefire violations reported on week of May 9May 11, 2013 - 15:51 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - 350 instances of ceasefire violation by Azeri armed forces were reported at the line of contact between Nagorno Karabakh and Azerbaijan from May 5 through May 11, with increased activity noted on the days leading up to May 9. Azerbaijan fired over 2000 shots from various caliber weapons towards Karabakh positions, NKR defense army’s press service reports. Artsakh defense army forces continued with their military duty in line with ceasefire principles, taking necessary steps to protect the frontline. Top stories Six total incidents have burned 19 old-growth trees. Friday night 8 trees were torched along the beautiful main entrance. The EU does not intend to conduct military exercises with Armenia, Lead Spokesperson for EU Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Peter Stano says. Hikmet Hajiyev has said that there is no place for USAID operation in Azerbaijan any longer. A telephone conversation between Putin and Pashinyan before the CSTO summit is not planned, Peskov says. Partner news | Ameriabank's Trade Finance portfolio enriched with four prestigious awards from EBRD and IFC Ameriabank received the awards from international financial institutions in recognition of its trade finance operations. Armenian Economy Minister to make trip to UAE May 20-22 A delegation led by Minister of Economy Gevorg Papoyan will travel to the UAE capital of Abu Dhabi on May 20-22 Armenia Security Council chief traveling to Qatar Secretary of the Security Council of Armenia Armen Grigoryan will travel on a working visit to Qatar. Pillars installed in Armenian border village of Kirants In the Armenian village of Kirants, three border markers have been installed, and border guards stand next to them. |