Italian election marred by low turnout, PM’s party heading in 5 regions June 1, 2015 - 14:14 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Italian Prime Minister Matteo Renzi's Democratic Party appears headed to victory in five of seven regions that voted for new leaders, but the real winners are the populist Northern League party and 5-Star Movement that showed strong gains, the Associated Press reports. The vote Sunday, May 31, was marred by low turnout, with just half of eligible voters turning out on what was for many a long holiday weekend. The Northern League, led by Matteo Salvini, won handily in Veneto, its traditional turf, and was heading toward victory in Liguria, long a Democratic Party stronghold, with a candidate backed also by Silvio Berlusconi's Forza Italia. Comic Beppe Grillo's 5-Star Movement also showed gains regionally. Despite heading to five victories, Renzi failed to show the same strength as during last year's European Parliament elections.  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 Armenia, Azerbaijan’s border delimitation announcement  Blinken said it is an important step towards concluding a durable and dignified peace agreement.Residents Of border villages protest as Armenia, Azerbaijan agree on delimitation Residents of several Armenian communities in the northeastern Tavush province began protests late on Friday.Up to 10% cashback from GetTransfer with IDBank cards IDBank clients who make their booking on GetTransfer will receive an exclusive cashback.Cyprus parliament honors Armenian genocide victims Acting House President Zacharias Koulias noted that April 24 marks the “black anniversary” of the Armenian genocide. |
