Military
The Azerbaijani Armed Forces opened fire at an Armenian military position deployed in the direction of Sotk around 16:15, May 17.
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Then the Azerbaijani forces opened fire at the ambulance which was evacuating the wounded soldier. The ambulance medic was wounded in the shooting, the defense ministry said.
The Defense Ministry said it will provide additional information on the condition of the wounded soldier and medic.
Politics
May 17, 2023 15:16President of the Artsakh Republic Arayik Harutyunyan chaired a session of the Security CouncilOn May 17 President of the Artsakh Republic Arayik Harutyunyan convened a session of the Security Council during which the latest military-political developments around Artsakh and the issue of taking appropriate measures were on the discussion agenda, the Presidential Office stated.
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May 17, 2023 14:42Armenia would have gotten more stable situation with deployment of CSTO monitoring mission, says Russian FM If Armenia had signed the document on deploying a CSTO monitoring mission it would have gotten a more stable situation, according to Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov.May 17, 2023 10:01Armenian Prime Minister participates in 4th Council of Europe Summit in ReykjavíkPrime Minister of Armenia Nikol Pashinyan participated in the opening ceremony of the 4th Council of Europe Summit in Reykjavík, Iceland on May 16.
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Economy
May 12, 2023 17:46Almost 54 times less vehicle movement recorded during the blockadeDuring 150 days of blockade almost 54 times less vehicle movement was recorded than should have been in case of no blockade.
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May 10, 2023 11:37World oil prices droppingWorld oil prices are falling Wednesday morning, and trading data attest to this, news.am informs.May 5, 2023 15:37Dollar, euro drop in ArmeniaThe American dollar’s (USD) exchange rate against the Armenian dram (AMD) comprised AMD 386.35/$1 in Armenia on Friday; this is down by AMD 0.96 from Thursday in the country, according to the official website of the Central Bank of Armenia, news.am informs.
April 28, 2023 11:26World oil prices on the riseWorld oil prices are going up Friday morning, and trading data attest to this.April 21, 2023 14:00The use of solar energy will make it possible to alleviate the energy crisis in the republic. ExpertsIn the Republic of Artsakh, it is possible to alleviate the energy crisis to a certain extent by using solar energy; and in the long term, the demand can be fully ensured.April 7, 2023 11:57US Department of Commerce Assistant Secretary for Global Markets arrives in ArmeniaUS Embassy in Yerevan welcomes to Armenia US Department of Commerce Assistant Secretary for Global Markets Arun Venkataraman, news.am informs, citing the embassy.March 20, 2023 14:45Armenian Deputy PM Grigoryan, Belarusian counterpart discuss cooperation Armenian Deputy Prime Minister Mher Grigoryan held a meeting with the visiting Deputy Prime Minister of Belarus Piotr Parkhomchik on Monday.
Society
May 17, 2023 16:35 ICRC resumed the transfer of medical supplies through the Lachin CorridorOn May 17, the International Committee of the Red Cross has resumed the transportation of medicines and other medical supplies through the Lachine Corridor for the health sector.
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May 16, 2023 16:01Siranush Sahakyan: European side is attempting to ensure Azerbaijani criminals’ exchange for Armenian POWsThe European side, taking into account the interests of Azerbaijan, is trying to ensure the exchange of Azerbaijanis who crossed the border of Armenia for Armenian prisoners of war (POWs). Siranush Sahakyan, president of the International and Comparative Law Center, said this in an interview with NEWS.am.May 16, 2023 13:06Nine seriously-ill patients from Stepanakert transported to Yerevan The Ministry of Healthcare of Artsakh Republic announced Tuesday that nine seriously-ill patients together with 7 attendants have been transported to Armenian hospitals.
May 15, 2023 17:37Rally was held in Stepanakert. Participants demand to appoint Samvel Babayan as Artsakh State MinisterOn May 15, on the initiative of Samvel Babayan, Chairman of the United Fatherland Party, a rally took place in the Renaissance Square of Stepanakert.May 12, 2023 19:53About 10,900 people lost their jobs and sources of income due to blockadeAn estimated 10,900 people (including the cases of job retention) have lost their jobs and sources of income since December 12.May 12, 2023 19:30Azerbaijan completely or partialy discupted the gas supply from Armenia to Artsakh for a total of 85 daysAzerbaijan has completely or partialy discupted the gas supply from Armenia to Artsakh for a total of 85 days.May 12, 2023 18:45Blockade created problems related to all four components of the right to food as defined by the UNThe blockade has created problems related to all four components of the right to food as defined by the UN: availability, accessibility, utilisation and stability.
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May 17, 2023 17:24Azerbaijanis opened fire in direction of Sotk. Armenian soldier wounded The Azerbaijani Armed Forces opened fire at an Armenian military position deployed in the direction of Sotk around 16:15, May 17.
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May 13, 2023 09:03Ministry of Defense: There have been recorded no notable ceasefire violations over the night There have been recorded no notable ceasefire violations over the night. This was reported by the Armenian Ministry of Defense.May 13, 2023 09:03Ministry of Defense: There have been recorded no notable ceasefire violations over the night There have been recorded no notable ceasefire violations over the night. This was reported by the Armenian Ministry of Defense.
May 12, 2023 15:50Arman Tatoyan: Azerbaijanis are building wide concrete roads, bunkers, infrastructure in ArmeniaWe know that the Azerbaijanis have invaded the sovereign territories of Armenia, and it is obvious that they have no intention of leaving. Arman Tatoyan, director of the Tatoyan Foundation and the former ombudsman of Armenia, told this to a press conference Friday, presenting the new special report that was prepared jointly with attorney Siranush Sahakyan, the Armenian prisoners of war’s representative at the European Court of Human Rights, news.am informs.May 12, 2023 10:55 Two Armenian servicemen wounded in Azerbaijani drone strikeOn Friday morning two Armenian servicemen were wounded when the Azerbaijani armed forces used a UAV to bombard their position in Gegharkunik Province, the Armenian Defense Ministry said.May 12, 2023 10:49Azerbaijan accuses Artsakh of violating ceasefireThe statement released by the Azerbaijani Defense Ministry accusing the units of the Defense Army of opening fire overnight May 11-12 at Azerbaijani positions deployed in the occupied territories of the Martakert, Askeran, Shushi and Kashatagh regions of the Republic of Artsakh is yet another disinformation.May 11, 2023 14:58Armenia MOD: No significant ceasefire violations recorded between 2pm and 3pm No significant Azeri ceasefire violations were recorded from 13:00 to 14:00, the Armenian Ministry of Defense said in an update after the heavy Azeri bombardments near Sotk.