Armenia reports death of third soldier in Azerbaijan's provocationJanuary 12, 2022 - 12:15 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The Defense Ministry on Wednesday, January 12 reported on the death of a third Armenian serviceman, private Vahan Babayan (b. 2003), in Azerbaijan's latest border provocation on Tuesday. Two other Armenian soldiers – Artur Mkhitaryan and Rudik Gharibyan (both born in 2002) – were killed earlier in the day, while two others were injured in fighting. "The two wounded servicemen are in stable condition, their lives are not in danger," the Defense Ministry added. Azerbaijani forces violated Armenia’s border in several sections in the provinces of Syunik and Gegharkunik on May 12 and 13 and are still refusing to withdraw their troops from the area. On November 16, the Azerbaijani side launched a fresh offensive in the province of Syunik, during which Armenian soldiers were killed and taken captive. 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. |