14 killed by Russian radical nationalists in 1st halfyear of 2011July 1, 2011 - 17:01 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Over the first half-year, 14 people were killed and 58 injured by radical nationalists in Russia. According to data provided by Sova human rights protection center, 28 verdicts of guilty were brought on charges of racial hatred and xenophobia. 37 were convicted for racism propaganda. Moscow and St. Petersburg are leading in the number of attacks by radical nationalists, with native Caucasians and Central Asians becoming victims in most of the cases, Interfax reported. 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 | Ucom equips four bus stops in Ijevan with free Wi-Fi Ucom now provides free Wi-Fi coverage in smart bus stops in four communities of Ijevan. Armenia, Russia discuss life extension of Metsamor nuclear plant Issues regarding the extension of life of the 2nd power unit of the Armenian Nuclear Power Plant were discussed in Yerevan. Armenians stage more campaigns against territorial concessions to Azerbaijan Protesters blocked more roads across Armenia on Friday, April 26 in continuing attempts to scuttle territorial concessions to Azerbaijan. Czech-Armenian military cooperation discussed in Yerevan A delegation led by the Director General for the Industrial Cooperation Division of the Ministry of Defence of the Czech Republic visited Armenia. |