Day: June 25, 2024

Russian Deputy PM Alexei Overchuk today warned there would be “consequences” if Armenia and the European Union continue to expand relations.

Russian Deputy PM Alexei Overchuk today warned there would be “consequences” if Armenia and the European Union continue to expand relations.

Как заявил сегодня Народный защитник Грузии Леван Иоселиани, в 2024 году полиция применяла физическое насилие к задержанным на акциях протеста гражданам чаще, чем в прошлом году. Это заявление он сделал основываясь на сравнении статистики за весь 2023 год и первых месяцев 2024 года. «2023 год отличался множеством собраний разного масштаба, содержания и формы. В этом […]

A year has passed since the murder of Hardeep Singh Nijjar, a Sikh separatist leader, which has led to increased scrutiny and tension between Canada and India. Nijjar was killed outside a community shrine near Vancouver, and the incident has sparked a series of diplomatic and legal measures.  

  In Canada, a court hearing is set to take place on 25 June offering prosecutors a chance to present evidence of India’s alleged involvement in the murder. 

  Sikh activists have marked the anniversary of Nijjar’s death by holding a mock trial of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi outside the Indian consulate in downtown Vancouver, asserting the Indian government’s role in Nijjar’s death. 

  The Canadian Parliament also honored Nijjar with a moment of silence, which led to an angry response from India. 

  The case has strained India-Canada ties, with allegations of India’s potential link to the murder being actively pursued by Canadian authorities. Diplomatic relations have been affected, and the situation remains a sensitive topic for both nations. 

In January-May of this year, the value of paid services provided to the population in Baku amounted to 3 billion 004.2 million manats, Azernews reports.

The resolution of the long-standing Azerbaijan-Armenia conflict in the South Caucasus is of significant interest not only to regional states but also to countries worldwide. The nearly 30-year-long war claimed thousands of lives. The aggressive policies of Armenia’s former government aimed to erase Azerbaijan’s Garabagh region from the map and establish the so-called Republic of Artsakh. During this period, many Azerbaijani border areas were shelled, targeting civilians.

The Days of Russian Culture have kicked off at Heydar Aliyev Palace in Baku, Azernews reports.