Sarkozy's home raided by French police in presidential campaign finance probeJuly 3, 2012 - 20:46 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - French police searched Nicolas Sarkozy's offices and home Tuesday, July 3 as part of their probe into suspected illegal financing of his successful 2007 presidential election campaign, his lawyer said, according to AFP. Magistrates are investigating claims that staff for Liliane Bettencourt, heiress to the L'Oreal cosmetics empire and France's richest woman, gave envelopes stuffed with cash to Sarkozy aides to finance the campaign. The right-winger, who has denied any wrongdoing, lost his presidential immunity from prosecution on June 15 and may now face questioning in a slew of legal probes into corruption and campaign financing violations. Around 10 financial crimes police officers accompanied investigating magistrate Jean-Michel Gentil in the raid on Sarkozy's home and on offices he has recently rented in Paris, a source close to the enquiry said. 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 | About 32,000 rally in Yerevan to deman Pashinyan’s resignation About 31,700 people attended an opposition rally on Thursday, May 9 in Yerevan demanding the resignation of Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan. Armenian, Azerbaijani Foreign Minister to meet in Almaty Armenian Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan and his Azerbaijani counterpart Jeyhun Bayramov will meet in Almaty. 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. |