Greek journalists go on strike to protest pay cuts May 28, 2012 - 15:47 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Journalists in crisis-hit Greece have gone on strike to protest pay cuts, rising unemployment, and to press for the signing of new collective wage contracts. The Associated Press reports that the 24-hour strike stopped all TV and radio news broadcasts Monday, May 28 while most internet news portals were not updating their content. No newspapers will be published Tuesday. Greece has been caught in an acute financial crisis for the past two-and-a-half years, and is being kept solvent by international rescue loans. In return for these bailouts, the recession-bound country implemented hugely unpopular income cuts and repeatedly hiked taxes. Resentment for the cutbacks drove voters away from mainstream parties in May 6 national elections, which resulted in a hung parliament. New elections will be held June 17, with pro-bailout and anti-austerity parties fighting neck-to-neck.   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 Viva-MTS: Tech solutions to modernize infrastructure of border village  The border village has been the focus of Viva-MTS and the Foundation for the Preservation of Wildlife and Cultural Values since 2015.Ucom's fixed network launched in Artashat To mark this occasion, the company has introduced a special offer exclusively for Artashat residents.“By Your Side”: IDBank's new support program for displaced Artsakh citizens IDBank is launching a long-term social support program for forcibly displaced Artsakh residents.The Power of One Dram to benefit Road of Life charity The companies inform that the May beneficiary of The Power of One Dram is the “Road of Life” charitable organization. |
