Portugal's PM denies allegations of financial misconduct September 26, 2014 - 16:17 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Portugal's Prime Minister has denied allegations of financial misconduct, telling parliament the accusation that he had undeclared income when he was a lawmaker in the 1990s was an attempt to deceive people. The allegations caused a storm in recent days, endangering the eurozone country's political stability as it limps out of a financial crisis and three-year recession. Pedro Passos Coelho said Friday, Sept 26, he will publish tax returns showing his earnings. However, he refused a demand from the main opposition Socialist Party to waive banking secrecy laws and grant access to his bank accounts. Prosecutors said late Thursday they won't pursue the anonymous accusation that Passos Coelho received 75,000 euros ($95,000) in undeclared payments from a consultancy company from 1995-1999 because the statute of limitations had expired on any possible wrongdoing.  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 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.Macron says France commemorates 109th anniv. of Armenian genocide Today France commemorates the 109th anniversary of the Armenian genocide of 1915, Macron says. |
