  Russian journalists go on Azerbaijan’s “blacklist” after visiting Artsakh September 8, 2011 - 13:13 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - More than that, Azerbaijan’s Foreign Ministry “investigates” the fact of Russian journalists’ visit to Nagorno Karabakh. Azerbaijan’s Foreign Ministry has included in its “blacklist” Russian Nezavisimaya Gazeta journalists who visited Artsakh. “Azerbaijan is investigating reports on Nezavisimaya Gazeta journalists’ visit to Artsakh without official Baku’s permission,” Elman Abdullayev, Azerbaijani Foreign Ministry spokesman stated, quoted by the newspaper. According to NG reports, Foreign Ministry instructed Azerbaijan’s embassy in Moscow to “investigate the facts of the journalists’ visit.” Earlier NG reporter Yuri Roks published an article headlined “Peaceful Karabakh.” The article dedicated to Artsakh’s 20th anniversary covers everyday life of Nagorno Karabakh people and September 2 festivities in Artsakh’s capital Stepanakert.   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 |  Latest news Titus, Bilirakis lead legislation to sanction Azerbaijani war criminals  Representatives Dina Titus (D-NV) and Gus Bilirakis (R-FL) have introduced the bipartisan legislation.Armenia: Defense Ministry warns against involving army in political processes The Ministry’s statement came after a video surfaced online, showing soldiers joining the protests in Tavush.Scholz hopes Armenia-Azerbaijan peace treaty will be signed this year German Chancellor Olaf Scholz hopes that a peace treaty between Armenia and Azerbaijan will be signed this year.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. |
