Kosovo police used pepper spray to disperse protesters October 17, 2012 - 15:25 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Kosovo police have used pepper spray to disperse a crowd protesting the signing of a deal to privatize the country's electricity distribution network, according to The Associated Press. Some of those protesting outside the main government building scaled the iron gates and were detained by police, the report says. Shpend Ahmeti, an opposition activist, said that by signing the €26 million ($34 million) deal with the Turkish consortium Calik&Limak the government was underselling "the wealth of Kosovo's public" Critics have said the deal is flawed and was not open to public scrutiny. Kosovo is one of Europe's poorest regions and the government hopes that privatization can kick-start its moribund economy.   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 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. |
