Greek leader holds last-ditch coalition talks with top political partiesMay 13, 2012 - 18:24 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Greece’s top three political parties on Sunday, May 13 held talks with President Karolos Papoulias in a final bid to form a government, Euronews reported. The head of state met with the leaders of conservative New Democracy, the Socialists and Syriza, a radical leftist party that rejects the terms of an EU-IMF bailout. Sources say New Democracy is asking for a two-year interim government to be appointed. Three attempts ended in failure last week, the reported stumbling block being Syriza’s anti-austerity stance. EU leaders admit that failure to adhere to the terms of the bailout could see Greece leave the eurozone. 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 | Viva-MTS: Tech solutions to modernize infrastructure of border village The border village has been the focus of Viva-MTS and the Foundation for the Preservation of Wildlife and Cultural Values since 2015. Ucom's fixed network launched in Artashat To mark this occasion, the company has introduced a special offer exclusively for Artashat residents. “By Your Side”: IDBank's new support program for displaced Artsakh citizens IDBank is launching a long-term social support program for forcibly displaced Artsakh residents. The Power of One Dram to benefit Road of Life charity The companies inform that the May beneficiary of The Power of One Dram is the “Road of Life” charitable organization. |