  ICRC representatives visit Armenian captives in Azerbaijan December 22, 2011 - 11:47 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Representatives of the International Committee of the Red Cross have visited Armenian captives in Azerbaijan. Three POWs and five civilians (a family) received 3 letters and handed over 6 messages to be conveyed to their relatives. According to the agreement on prisoner swap achieved by Yerevan and Baku, Armenian captive Artur Badalyan was returned to the Armenian side, which, in turn, transferred serviceman Anar Gajiyev to Azerbaijan on March 17.   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 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.Azerbaijan razes historic Armenian church to ground Azerbaijan has demolished the historic Armenian Church of St. John the Baptist (known as Kanach Zham).Russia to begin assessing migrant workers' speaking skills Rosobrnadzor is planning to change the Russian language exam for migrant workers and include an assessment of speaking skills |
