Makeshift bomb explodes near Greek ex-minister homeDecember 7, 2012 - 15:56 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - A small makeshift bomb exploded outside the home of a former Greek finance minister on Friday, Dec 7, torching two of his cars but causing no injuries, police said, according to Reuters. Homemade bomb attacks against politicians - usually gas canisters or explosives packed together - have been on the rise as Greece suffers record unemployment and a fifth year of recession. There is widespread anger among Greeks worn down by austerity. Seven gas canisters exploded in the early hours of the morning outside Yannos Panantoniou's apartment building in an upmarket Athens suburb, police said. No one has claimed responsibility for the attack, they said. Panantoniou was finance minister from 1994 to 2003, holding the post when Athens adopted the euro in 2001. He also held the post of defense minister from 2003 to 2004. Three similar blasts have occurred in the past two weeks - outside the homes of a criminal prosecutor and a former environment ministry official as well as the offices of the ultra-nationalist Golden Dawn party in Athens. 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 | Court in Azerbaijan extends former Karabakh leader’s arrest by 5 months The Binagadi District Court in Azerbaijan has granted the prosecutor’s petition to extend the arrest of Arkady Ghukasyan. Ucom General Director joins High-Tech Development Panel Discussion The discussion was titled "The Role of International Corporations and Investors as Catalysts for Development of High-Tech Ecosystem." U.S. still believes “peace is possible” between Armenia, Azerbaijan The United States continues to believe that peace is possible between Armenia and Azerbaijan, Vedant Patel says. Dozens detained as antigovernment protest continue in Armenia At least 63 people demanding Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan’s resignation were detained on May 14 as they blocked streets in Yerevan. |