  Azerbaijan opens fire along Armenia border, Karabakh contact line March 26, 2016 - 11:07 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Azerbaijan has been spreading misinformation in recent days to pave the way for destabilizing the situation in the conflict zone during pan-Christian holidays, the Nagorno Karabakh Defense Army said in a statement. During the last 24 hours, Azerbaijani forces opened intensive fire along the entire border with Armenia and the contact line with Karabakh, shooting from various caliber firearms, 60-and 82-mm mortars and TR-107 rocket launchers. Besides, the Azerbaijani army shelled the Armenian border village of Berkaber Friday, March 25, wounding a civilian, 64-year-old Norik Alikhanyan, also causing major damage to another one’s household.   Top stories The number of state universities will be reduced from 23 to 8 by 2030, Minister of Education, Science, Culture and Sport Zhanna Andreasyan has said. From September 21 to November 11, a total of 2,820 Russians registered at a place of residence in Armenia, the police has said. The situation on the contact line between Karabakh and Azerbaijan was relatively stable overnight, the Defense Army says. Defense Minister Suren Papikyan has visited the southern Armenian province of Syunik, the Defense Ministry reported on March 18.   Partner news |  Topic Latest news European Parliament to discuss repression in Azerbaijan  The European Parliament will discuss repression of civil society in Azerbaijan on April 24PACE wants concessions from Azerbaijan to accept Baku back A PACE co-rapporteur said that Azerbaijani authorities must make certain concessions so that the country can return to PACE.Cyprus parliament honors Armenian genocide victims Acting House President Zacharias Koulias noted that April 24 marks the “black anniversary” of the Armenian genocide.Armenia PM, France envoy discuss regional matters Issues related to the consistent development of Armenia-France cooperation were discussed. |
