Over 150 violators of Armenian border detained in 1st halfyear of 2011July 2, 2011 - 13:30 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Russian frontier guards, protecting Armenia’s border with Turkey and Iran fulfilled tasks set for the 1st halfyear of 2011. “Border control administration of Russian Federal Security Service fulfilled the range of tasks assigned: protection of the republic’s state borders, prevention of state border violation, illegal transfer of property through the border,” the head of border guard troops in Armenia, lieutenant general Viktor Vlasov stated. According to the military official, over 150 state border violators were detained, 60 units of cold arms and 100000 rubles’ worth of smuggled goods were confiscated. In conclusion, Vlasov specified measures to be taken for further improvement of tasks in Armenian border protection, Itar-Tass 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 | 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. Freedom House concerned by mounting reports of police violence in Armenia Freedom House urged Armenian authorities to investigate this pattern of excessive force and inhumane treatment. |