Azerbaijan planning to hold constitutional referendumJuly 21, 2016 - 17:07 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Azerbaijan plans to hold a referendum on constitutional amendments this year, deputy executive secretary of the ruling New Azerbaijan Party, MP Siyavush Novruzov said, according to News.az. He made the remarks during a meeting with the media at the party’s headquarters, APA reports. On July 18, Azerbaijan’s President Ilham Aliyev signed an order on submitting the draft Referendum Act on making amendments to Constitution to the country's top court. Novruzov said that the president’s proposal is currently being considered by the Constitutional Court. 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 | Narek Manasyan wins European Boxing Championships silver for Armenia Armenia’s Narek Manasyan (92kg) won Armenia’s second silver medal at the European Boxing Championships 2024 on April 28. Blinken urges Azerbaijan to continue negotiations with Armenia Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken has urged Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev to continue negotiations with Armenia. Pashinyan, Blinken talk Armenia-U.S. ties over the phone Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan had a phone conversation with US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on April 28, Pashinyan’s office reports. Titus, Bilirakis lead legislation to sanction Azerbaijani war criminals Representatives Dina Titus (D-NV) and Gus Bilirakis (R-FL) have introduced the bipartisan legislation. |