Czech President vetoes govt.'s key pension reform billsSeptember 24, 2012 - 14:51 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Czech President Vaclav Klaus vetoed the government's key pension reform bills on Monday, Sept 24, threatening to thwart the start of new pension funds from the beginning of the next year, according to Reuters. Klaus said the reform lacked wide political acceptance and it was hazardous given its impact on the budget and the economic crisis which undermined confidence in collective investment. Klaus has lately returned several bills and is leading opposition against new tax legislation, undermining the position of Prime Minister Petr Necas, who lacks a reliable majority in parliament. 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 | Mirzoyan says meeting with Bayramov was “constructive” At the moment, Ararat Mirzoyan said, there is no basis for additional comments. OSCE vows support for Armenia “in all three directions of security” Achieving stable peace between Armenia and Azerbaijan remains a priority of the OSCE, said Ian Borg. 151 detained as civil disobedience campaigns continue in Yerevan Citizens have been blocking streets in the Armenian capital, demanding Nikol Pashinyan’s resignation. France welcomes Armenia-Azerbaijan meeting in Almaty France has welcomed the new round of negotiations between the foreign ministers of Armenia and Azerbaijan. |