Armenia denies accusations of ceasefire violation from BakuJuly 6, 2022 - 14:54 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The Armenian Defense Ministry on Wednesday, July 5 denied reports from Baku alleging that Armenian forces violated the ceasefire in the eastern section of the border overnight. "The situation on the Armenian-Azerbaijani border is relatively stable and is under the full control of the Armenian Armed Forces," the Defense Ministry said. However, the Defense Ministry confirmed on Tuesday that a vehice was damaged in Azerbaijan's shooting from across the border, on maintaining that the Azerbaijani troops were silenced after the Armenian side's retaliatory fire. No casualties were reported. 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. |