French President to make pro-EU tour after Brexit vote July 11, 2016 - 15:28 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - French President Francois Hollande will visit five EU countries later in July to promote the European Union project, his office said in statement on Monday, July 11, according to Reuters. The trip in the wake of the June 23 referendum in which Britain voted to leave the EU is designed to "give new impetus", it said. He will visit Portugal on July 19, then Austria, the Czech Republic and Slovakia on July 20, and finish in Ireland on July 21.  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 Pasadena to host Armenian Genocide commemoration event  The Pasadena Armenian Coalition will host its community-wide Armenian Genocide Commemorative Event.Armenia: Opposition activist transferred to Investigative Committee Activist Samvel Vardanyan has been accused of insulting the lawmaker Hakob Aslanyan from the ruling Civil Contract party.Former Pashinyan envoy urges end to Genocide speculation Marukyan has urged authorities in Armenia stop discussions about verifying the names of 1.5 million victims.Azerbaijan, Jordan sign deal on defense cooperation Azerbaijan and Jordan have signed an agreement on cooperation in the field of defense, according to an official statement. |
