Armenian soldier wounded in Azerbaijan's cross-border fireJuly 27, 2019 - 13:13 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - An Armenian soldier was wounded in Azerbaijan's cross-border fire on Saturday, July 27, the press service of the Defense Ministry reports. Azerbaijani troops violated the ceasefire near the province of Tavush. The recent provocation by the Azerbaijani side once again proves that the rival continues to bluntly violate the ceasefire and escalate the situation on the border, the Armenian Ministry said in a statement. The Azerbaijani side bear responsibility for the escalation, the Ministry added. 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 | European Parliament to discuss repression in Azerbaijan The European Parliament will discuss repression of civil society in Azerbaijan on April 24 PACE 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. |