Armenian Student Killed in MoscowApril 24, 2006 - 16:50 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - 17-year-old student of the Moscow Governance University Vigen Abramyants was killed in a fight in Moscow April 22. In the opinion of President of the Union of Armenians of Russia Ara Abrahamyan, the crime was committed through national hatred, because the authorities and the society leave nationalism unpunished.Meanwhile, as reported by RIA Novosti, the murder was committed because of a girl. The Armenian youth started a quarrel and then was killed. According to a source in the Moscow law enforcement bodies it was a murder of everyday life and it lacks any national implication. A criminal case was initiated according to Article 105 (murder) of the Russian Penal Code. All the possible versions are being investigated at present, The law enforcers do not rule out the incident might have taken place through national hatred. Some witnesses say the Armenian youth was assaulted by a skinhead. Top stories Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev arrived in Moscow on April 22 to hold talks with Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin. 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". 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. |