Greece's two main parties “lose majority”May 7, 2012 - 12:53 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Greece's two main parties, which back tough austerity measures, have lost their parliamentary majority, throwing the country into political uncertainty, BBC News reported. Pasok and New Democracy attracted less than a third of the vote in elections on Sunday, May 6. With about 99% of votes counted, center-right New Democracy (ND) is leading with 18.9%, down from 33.5% in 2009. ND and the socialist Pasok have between them run Greece since the 1970s. Since November, they have been in a coalition led by technocrat Prime Minister Lucas Papademos. Pasok could only manage third place with 13.2%, down from 43.9% in the last elections and behind Syriza, which polled 16.7% and opposes the government's austerity measures.The neo-Nazi Golden Dawn party, with almost 7% of the vote, is on course for at least 20 seats in parliament. There is widespread anger across Greece to harsh measures imposed by the government in return for international bailouts. 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 | 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. Armenia, Russia discuss life extension of Metsamor nuclear plant Issues regarding the extension of life of the 2nd power unit of the Armenian Nuclear Power Plant were discussed in Yerevan. Armenians stage more campaigns against territorial concessions to Azerbaijan Protesters blocked more roads across Armenia on Friday, April 26 in continuing attempts to scuttle territorial concessions to Azerbaijan. |