Jerusalem city hall approves apartments construction for JewsMarch 2, 2011 - 13:32 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Jerusalem city hall has approved the construction of 14 apartments for Jews in an Arab neighborhood in disputed east Jerusalem. Palestinians deplore any expansion of the Jewish presence in the city's war-won eastern sector because they hope to establish their future capital there. The municipality said in a statement March 2 that the plan met all the necessary conditions for approval. The housing is to be built at the site of a former Israeli police station. The station was vacated several years ago after the headquarters relocated to another disputed site, just outside Jerusalem in the West Bank, AP reports.   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 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.Armenia, Russia discuss life extension of Metsamor nuclear plant Issues regarding the extension of life of the 2nd power unit of the Armenian Nuclear Power Plant were discussed in Yerevan.Armenians stage more campaigns against territorial concessions to Azerbaijan Protesters blocked more roads across Armenia on Friday, April 26 in continuing attempts to scuttle territorial concessions to Azerbaijan. |
