Bulgarian police, protesters clash on election dayMay 13, 2013 - 09:27 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Several dozen protesters, carrying torches and Bulgarian flags, briefly clashed with police outside the National Palace of Culture (NDK) in Sofia after the end of election day on Sunday, May 12, The Sofia Globe reported. The protesters congregated outside NDK, the traditional site where political leaders assemble for their post-election news conferences, and chanted against political parties, demanding that the elections are declared invalid. At one point, however, the protest turned violent, with protesters trying to jump over the metal fences and pushing against the police line. Television images showed the police stopping the protesters, who started to chant “mafia” and unfurled a large Bulgarian flag. The protesters congregated earlier in the day at the Orlov Most bridge in central Sofia, a traditional venue for political and environmental protests over the years. 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 | 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. Czech-Armenian military cooperation discussed in Yerevan A delegation led by the Director General for the Industrial Cooperation Division of the Ministry of Defence of the Czech Republic visited Armenia. |