Heavy snowfall leaves thousands without electricity in Czech Republic March 1, 2016 - 13:35 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Thousands of people are without electricity following heavy snowfall that hit the Czech Republic overnight, the Associated Press reports. The center of the country was the most affected. The CEZ power company declared a state of emergency in four counties Tuesday after the snow damaged power lines The snow also caused traffic problems, with some roads and railways lines blocked and delays at Prague's Vaclav Havel airport late Monday, Feb 29. A football match between Dukla Prague and Sparta Prague in the top Czech league had to be canceled due to the weather. The snow was gradually moving eastward on Tuesday.  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 Titus, Bilirakis lead legislation to sanction Azerbaijani war criminals  Representatives Dina Titus (D-NV) and Gus Bilirakis (R-FL) have introduced the bipartisan legislation.Armenia: Defense Ministry warns against involving army in political processes The Ministry’s statement came after a video surfaced online, showing soldiers joining the protests in Tavush.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. |
