Spain’s Socialist party leader to introduce govt. bid March 1February 23, 2016 - 18:24 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Spain's parliament says Socialist party leader Pedro Sanchez's plan to form a government has been bumped forward a day to March 1, the Associated Press reports. Sanchez will present the plans for debate by parliament and face a vote of confidence in the 350-seat lower house on March 2, which he must win with a majority. If he fails, a second vote takes place within two days requiring him to get more votes for him than against him. That's a lower bar, allowing parties to abstain and let a rival take power in return for concessions. If a deadlock remains after two months, King Felipe VI calls a new election. The Socialists won 90 seats in the inconclusive Dec 20 election and are trying to persuade other parties to support Sanchez. 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. |