45 ceasefire violations by Azerbaijan registered overnightMay 6, 2017 - 10:14 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - 45 ceasefire violations by Azerbaijan were registered on the contact line with Nagorno Karabakh (Artsakh) on May 5 and the following night, with more than 580 shots fired from various caliber firearms. Also, Azeri forces employed a 60-mm mortar in the eastern and northeastern directions of the frontline. To suppress the rival's attacks, Artsakh defense army troops retaliated to continue controlling the situation along the line of contact. The situation is relatively calm at the moment. Around 45 ceasefire violations by Azerbaijan were registered the previous night, with around 730 shots fired from various caliber firearms. Top stories The foreign ministers of Armenia and Azerbaijan, Ararat Mirzoyan and Jeyhun Bayramov, have arrived in Washington. The CSTO budget for the current year requires adjustments due to the refusal of Yerevan to pay their share of contributions. 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. Partner news | Armenia concerned about Azerbaijan’s weapons buildup: MP Armenia is concerned about Azerbaijan’s large-scale arms acquisitions from various countries, Andranik Kocharyan has said. ‘Ripley’ director Steve Zaillian takes home Emmy Steve Zaillian garnered an Emmy for Outstanding Directing for a Limited or Anthology Series. Pashinyan apologies; says rulers made Armenian people live in "historical cycle" Pashinyan believes rulers of different eras have forced the Armenian people to live in what he described as a "historical cycle". French Foreign Minister traveling to Armenia On September 15-16, French Minister of Europe and Foreign Affairs Stéphane Séjourné will pay a visit to Armenia. |