Germany examining ‘ambitious’ proposals to keep UK in EUFebruary 3, 2016 - 17:24 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Germany is carefully examining an "ambitious package" of proposals presented this week by European Council President Donald Tusk to keep Britain in the EU, a government spokesman said on Wednesday, Feb 3, according to Reuters. "President Tusk, in close agreement with the European Commission, yesterday presented an ambitious package which responds to the main demands of (British) Prime Minister (David) Cameron," spokesman Steffen Seibert told reporters. "We are now looking at the package in all its details," he said, adding Germany would try to play a constructive role in the forthcoming negotiations. 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. |