EU discussing sanctions on Libyan oil companiesMarch 11, 2011 - 17:38 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The EU is already discussing possible sanctions on Libyan oil companies, an EU source said on March 11 after the EU's Hungarian presidency said additional future sanctions could include freezing the assets of Libya's oil and gas producing and exporting companies. Earlier the day, Hungarian Foreign Minister Janos Martonyi said in a radio interview that the EU could target the assets of Libya's oil companies. "It cannot be ruled out that, depending on further developments - which do not seem too favorable at the moment, additional sanctions may be imposed," Martonyi said. "If necessary, these may include freezing the assets of companies involved in oil and natural gas production and exports." A spokesman for Hungary's EU representation in Brussels would say only that there was discussion of further entities being placed on the sanctions list, declining to say whether these included Libyan oil companies, Platts reported. 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. |