Greece to ask for extension of loan agreement with euro zoneFebruary 18, 2015 - 13:44 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Greece's government confirmed it would ask on Wednesday, Feb 18 for an extension to its loan agreement with the euro zone, which it distinguishes from its full bailout program, according to Reuters. "Let's wait today for the request for an extension of the loan contract to be submitted by Finance Minister (Yanis) Varoufakis," government spokesman Gabriel Sakellaridis told Greece's Antenna TV when asked if an initial draft text rejected at this week's meeting of euro zone finance ministers would form the basis of the proposal. "All along deliberations are going on to find common ground, we want to believe that we are on a good path. We are coming to the table to find a solution." He reiterated that the government would not back down on issues that it considers "red lines" or non-negotiable issues. 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 | 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. 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. |