Spanish King strips sister of Duchess title ahead of tax fraud trialJune 12, 2015 - 12:47 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Spain's King Felipe VI has removed the title Duchess of Palma de Mallorca from his sister Cristina in the latest move to distance the royal family from the princess as she awaits trial for tax fraud. According to the Associated Press, the measure, signed by Felipe on Thursday, June 11, was made law on being published in the Official State Gazette on Friday. No immediate explanation was given for the decision. Cristina, 49, has been indicted as part of a four-year probe into her husband, Inaki Urdangarin, who faces charges including money-laundering and fraud. Cristina and Urdangarin, through their lawyers, have repeatedly asserted their innocence. The trial is expected late this year. 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. |