Georgia reports 187 new Covid-19 infectionsSeptember 19, 2020 - 16:55 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Georgia on Saturday, September 19 reported 187 new coronavirus infections registered in the past day. The country has announced 3306 Covid-19 cases, including 19 deaths and 1481 recoveries, since the beginning of the outbreak. According to fresh figures from Georgia's health authorities, a total of 5850 individuals are under quarantine, while 836 others are watched by doctors. Under a recent government decision, people are now required to stay in quarantine for 12 days instead of the previous 14. 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 | U.S. welcomes efforts to define Armenia-Azerbaijan border The United States welcomes efforts to define the border between Armenia and Azerbaijan, says Vedant Patel. 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. |