Germany’s Merkel, Czech leaders to discuss EU fiscal treaty April 3, 2012 - 14:56 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - A new EU fiscal treaty designed to limit government overspending that the Czech Republic rejected is expected to be high on the agenda of talks between German Chancellor Angela Merkel and Czech leaders, AP reported. The 25 of the 27 European Union states have agreed on the deal they hope will restore investor confidence in the region. Only the Czech Republic and Britain, both of which don't use the euro, decided not to endorse the accord. The Czechs and Germans are also split over the future use of nuclear energy. While Germany has decided to phase it out following the nuclear disaster at Japan's Fukushima, the Czech government plans to build more reactors. Merkel is scheduled to meet with Prime Minister Petr Necas and Euro-skeptic President Vaclav Klaus on Tuesday, April 3.   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. |
