UK, France get powerful jobs in new European CommissionSeptember 10, 2014 - 15:34 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The UK will oversee financial services in the new 28-strong European Commission - a surprise appointment expected to please the UK government, BBC News reported. The job goes to Jonathan Hill, former leader of the House of Lords. France also got a powerful post - ex-Finance Minister Pierre Moscovici, a socialist, will run EU economic policy. There has been intense national rivalry over the top jobs. There are seven vice-presidents for key areas such as growth, better regulation and energy. Three of the seven powerful new posts have gone to women. Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker announced the details, saying the new team was "geared to give Europe its new start". 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 | 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. U.S. welcomes efforts to define Armenia-Azerbaijan border The United States welcomes efforts to define the border between Armenia and Azerbaijan, says Vedant Patel. Biden honors resilience of Armenian people on April 24 U.S. President Joe Biden has issued a statement on the 109th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide. Ex-Karabakh leader moved to solitary confinement cell in Baku, his son says David Vardanyan is the son of former Karabakh leader Ruben Vardanyan who who is currently imprisoned in Azerbaijan. |