Russian-Israeli blogger files lawsuit at ECHR against AzerbaijanFebruary 16, 2018 - 10:00 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Russian-Israeli blogger Alexander Lapshin, who was released from a prison in Baku months ago, has file a lawsuit against Azerbaijan with the European Court of Human Rights, a post on his Facebook page reveals. Lapshin says his friends keep asking what he will do if he wins the case. “Let's assume, purely theoretically, that I am granted, say, 50,000 euros. And then I purchase thousand bottles of excellent Karabakh brandy at the Stepanakert Brandy Factory. Does this mean Azerbaijan invests in the economy of Karabakh through me?” the blogger joked. Lapshin was detained in Belarus at Azerbaijan's request for visiting Nagorno Karabakh (Artsakh) and extradited to Baku where he was jailed for several months before his release in September. While in jail, Azerbaijan officers tortured the blogger and even attempted to kill him, Lapshin says. Related links: 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 | Titus, Bilirakis lead legislation to sanction Azerbaijani war criminals Representatives Dina Titus (D-NV) and Gus Bilirakis (R-FL) have introduced the bipartisan legislation. Armenia: Defense Ministry warns against involving army in political processes The Ministry’s statement came after a video surfaced online, showing soldiers joining the protests in Tavush. Scholz hopes Armenia-Azerbaijan peace treaty will be signed this year German Chancellor Olaf Scholz hopes that a peace treaty between Armenia and Azerbaijan will be signed this year. Ucom equips four bus stops in Ijevan with free Wi-Fi Ucom now provides free Wi-Fi coverage in smart bus stops in four communities of Ijevan. |