By Three Azerbaijani soldiers were martyred and four others injured in a border clash with Armenian troops on Sunday. In a statement, Azerbaijan’s Defense Ministry said the Armenian army had fired at positions held by Azerbaijan in the northwestern Tovuz region. “The attack by Armenia, with the use of artillery, against the positions of the
President Aliyev says economic growth, diversification among Azerbaijan’s priorities
President Ilham Aliyev has said that the sustainable development of the economy based on diversification and economic growth are priorities for the government. Aliyev made the remarks during the video conference with Anna Bjerde, World Bank Vice President for Europe and Central Asia, on June 17. World Bank Regional Director for
Azerbaijan, Georgia extend period of border closure
The period of state border closure between Azerbaijan and Georgia has been extended until April 20, Azerbaijan’s Cabinet of Ministers told Trend. The decision to close borders between the two countries was made March 13 in order to ensure the security and health of citizens of both countries against coronavirus
Azerbaijani embassy in US appeals to fellow citizens
The embassy of the Republic of Azerbaijan in the US has appealed to the Azerbaijani citizens who are currently staying in this country, Trend reports referring to the embassy. “Taking into account the emergency situation in the US, we ask the Azerbaijani citizens living in the US to register in the relevant
Mikheil Saakashvili is accused of arms smuggling
Georgian general Tristan Tsitelashvili announced that politician Mikheil Saakashvili was smuggling weapons and drugs when he was a president of Georgia, as well as a governor of the Odessa (Ukraine). “When Saakashvili was the governor of Odessa region, he was engaged in arms smuggling . He also was involved in
“Alliance of patriots” condemns IRI and NDI surveys
The Georgian party “Alliance of patriots” decided to offer an alternative to the surveys of the International Republican Institute (IRI) and the Democratic Institute (NDI) – the parliamentary opposition plans to interview a million people across Georgia. According to one of its political leaders Georgy Lomia, the American research centers
Murder in Georgian monastery
A Russian found dead in Martkopi monastery in Gardabani town. He has been an inhabitant of the complex and one of those who suffered from social or medical problems. The monastery provides shelter for such people. According to press center of the Patriarchy of Georgia there was a second one
Protests in Georgia postponed
The united Georgian opposition decided to postpone protests planned to realize opposite the Parliament building against the background of yesterday’s tragedy. According to opposition leader Grigol Vashadze there was an accident in Bagdati which killed pregnant woman and her four children. He also urged parliament representatives to delay a start
Mass fight in Kvemo Kartli
Mass fight initiated by Svans (Georgian sub-ethnic group) took place in Cinckaro village (Kvemo Kartli region). There were two azerbaijanis who were injured and hospitalized. During the fight violators used a cold weapon. The Tetritskaro district police Department put this case under investigation for signs of a crime.
