 EU to release €148 million to Palestine March 28, 2013 - 10:12 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The European Commission is to release €148 million to the Palestinian Authority in the second part of its 2013 assistance package for Palestine, a press release by the European commission said on Wednesday, March 27, according to The Jerusalem Post. The commission adopted the second part of its 2013 assistance package for Palestine, worth a total €148 million. It is to be divided into two components: €108 million will be allocated to the PEGASE mechanism (an instrument to channel EU and international assistance as a contribution to the building of the Palestinian state), and €40 million to the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA). "With this contribution, the European Union delivers on its promise to sustain the Palestinian Authority’s viability and its ability to ensure essential services for the Palestinian people without interruption," High Representative Catherine Ashton 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 |  Latest news Aram I supports Karekin II’s “patriotic position”  Catholicos of the Great House of Cilicia Aram I has expressed support for the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin.U.S. believes peace is “possible” in South Caucasus The United States continues to believe that peace is possible in the South Caucasus, Vedant Patel said.Government reveals details from Pashinyan’s meeting in border village Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan has met with a group of residents of a border village in Armenia’s northern Tavush provinceNarek Manasyan wins European Boxing Championships silver for Armenia Armenia’s Narek Manasyan (92kg) won Armenia’s second silver medal at the European Boxing Championships 2024 on April 28. |
