  Greek Finance Minister quits to lead party to elections March 19, 2012 - 16:06 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Greek Finance Minister Evangelos Venizelos said on Monday, March 19, he was resigning as expected to lead the Socialists to general elections, one day after taking over the helm of the party, Reuters reported. "We have elections ahead and I had this morning the opportunity in a farewell meeting at the finance ministry to give my last instructions," Venizelos told reporters after meeting Greek President Karolos Papoulias. The snap general election in crisis-stricken Greece is expected to take place at the end of April or early May. PASOK is badly trailing the conservative New Democracy in opinion polls.   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. |
