Ukraine declares emergency situation over Covid-19March 25, 2020 - 17:18 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The Ukrainian government has declared an emergency situation throughout the country for 30 days until April 24, 112.international reports. Besides, the lockdown imposed earlier was prolonged for 30 days until April 24. As of Wednesday, there are 113 cases of Covid-19 infections in Ukraine. Four of them have died, while one patient has recovered. Ukraine's Interior Minister Arsen Avakov said earlier that there was no need to introduce a state of emergency in Ukraine for the fight against coronavirus. According to Avakov, general quarantine and emergency situation are necessary instead for the stop of Covid-19 spread. 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. |