Three dead as helicopter crashes in GeorgiaJune 6, 2019 - 17:26 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - A helicopter owned by the Adjara Group Company crashed in Kazbegi in Georgia's Mtskheta-Mtianeti region, causing the deaths of all three individuals onboard – one pilot and two employees of the company – on Thursday, June 6. Expert-criminalists, rescue teams and emergency medical staff have been working on site. An investigation has already been launched by the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Georgia to probe the possible violation of safety regulations or procedures for operating air way transport traffic that results in the death of two or more persons. The Adjara Group company sent its deepest condolences to the families of the deceased and is cooperating with the investigation. 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 | Biden honors resilience of Armenian people on April 24 U.S. President Joe Biden has issued a statement on the 109th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide. Ex-Karabakh leader moved to solitary confinement cell in Baku, his son says David Vardanyan is the son of former Karabakh leader Ruben Vardanyan who who is currently imprisoned in Azerbaijan. Macron says France commemorates 109th anniv. of Armenian genocide Today France commemorates the 109th anniversary of the Armenian genocide of 1915, Macron says. Freedom House concerned by mounting reports of police violence in Armenia Freedom House urged Armenian authorities to investigate this pattern of excessive force and inhumane treatment. |