Germany’s Merkel vows to keep Europe unitedJune 2, 2014 - 17:41 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - German Chancellor Angela Merkel is vowing to keep Europe united as leaders seek to fill one of the European Union's top jobs — stressing that she wants to keep an increasingly skeptical Britain in the EU, the Associated Press reports. Choosing a new president for the EU's executive Commission has become a political headache for Merkel as well as British Prime Minister David Cameron, the AP notes. The conservative European People's Party, which includes Merkel's bloc, finished first in European Parliament elections in which it campaigned for former Luxembourg premier Jean-Claude Juncker to get the job. However, Britain opposes Juncker, while Merkel has drawn criticism at home for appearing cool toward her fellow conservative in the days after the election. Merkel said Monday the process will "take time." Related links: 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 | 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. |