 Italian technician, two others kidnapped in Syria December 17, 2012 - 21:15 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Italy's government says an Italian technician and two other employees at a Syrian steel plant have been kidnapped, The Associated Press reports. A statement from Italy's foreign ministry says the abductions took place near the Syrian town of Latakia, but didn't say when or by whom. Foreign Minister Giulio Terzi said Monday, Dec 17, the two workers kidnapped along with the Italian have different nationalities but did not identify them. The Italian news agency ANSA said the Italian who was abducted is an engineer.   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. |
