Spain's labor union calls for general strike Nov 14October 19, 2012 - 17:01 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Spain's Workers' Commissions union has called a general strike for Nov 14, coinciding with similar protests in Portugal and Greece, AP reports. The general strike, called to protest the conservative government's austerity measures and labor reforms, is the second to be held in Spain this year. A partially successful one was held March 29. Union spokesman Fernando Lezcano said it would be the first ever joint general strike in Iberian neighbors Spain and Portugal. Spain's other main worker's group, the General Workers' Union, is expected to back the stoppage later Friday, Oct 19. Spain is in its second recession in three years and has near 25 percent unemployment. The austerity programs and reforms are aimed at convincing investors and international authorities the country can manage its finances without a need for a full-blown bailout. Top stories Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev arrived in Moscow on April 22 to hold talks with Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin. 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". Partner news | Your home is in Armenia – Ameriabank offers mortgage loans for the Diaspora To buy real estate, Diasporans can apply to Ameriabank online to buy, renovate or build a home anywhere in Armenia. Armenia-Qatar ties discussed in Doha The Secretary of Armenia’s Security Council met with the Deputy Secretary General of the National Security Council of Qatar. ARARAT special evening dedicated to Aznavour's 100th Anniv. On May 20 ARARAT legendary Armenian brandy, celebrated the centennial of Maestro Charles Aznavour with a special event. Surveying works underway in Armenia’s Kirants Surveying works are underway in the Armenian village of Kirants in the northern Tavush province. |