Germans rally to protest against EU trade deals with U.S., CanadaSeptember 17, 2016 - 18:10 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Thousands of people are rallying in cities across Germany to protest against planned European Union trade deals with the United States and Canada, the Associated Press reports. Opponents say the Trans-Atlantic Trade and Investment Partnership being negotiated between the U.S. and the EU would undermine European environmental standards and consumer rights. Protesters gathered in Berlin, Hamburg, Cologne and Frankfurt on Saturday, September 17 may have felt emboldened by Germany's economy minister, who declared last month that the TTIP talks had "de facto failed, even though nobody is really admitting it." His assertion was swiftly rejected by officials in Washington and Brussels. Negotiations for a similar deal with Canada have progressed further, although France, Germany and Austria have voiced lingering concerns. Backers say such trade deals would boost the global economy. 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 | 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. |