CUSTOMS OFFICERS SEIZED OVER 300 DIAMONDS FROM ARMENIAN CITIZEN AT SOCHI AIRPORTJuly 16, 2002 - 21:55 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The customs officials have seized over 300 diamonds from an Armenian citizen at the Sochi airport. As the South Customs department of Russia press service has reported to "RIA-Novosti", the customs officials found the diamonds in the bag of the passenger of the flight from Yerevan to Sochi. The cost of the seized diamonds will be evaluated after examinations. The man was detained. The decision on bringing the action against the Armenian citizen for trafficking of precious jewels and precious metals is made. Top stories Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev arrived in Moscow on April 22 to hold talks with Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin. 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". Partner news | Ameriabank's Trade Finance portfolio enriched with four prestigious awards from EBRD and IFC Ameriabank received the awards from international financial institutions in recognition of its trade finance operations. Armenian Economy Minister to make trip to UAE May 20-22 A delegation led by Minister of Economy Gevorg Papoyan will travel to the UAE capital of Abu Dhabi on May 20-22 Armenia Security Council chief traveling to Qatar Secretary of the Security Council of Armenia Armen Grigoryan will travel on a working visit to Qatar. Pillars installed in Armenian border village of Kirants In the Armenian village of Kirants, three border markers have been installed, and border guards stand next to them. |