French govt. ministers to reveal personal wealth details April 15, 2013 - 19:59 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - French government ministers are due to reveal details of their personal wealth as part of efforts by Francois Hollande to regain public trust. The French president set Monday, April 15 as the deadline for ministers to declare their assets publicly, BBC News reported. The move followed the scandal surrounding former Budget Minister Jerome Cahuzac, who is charged with tax fraud over a secret bank account. Hollande's popularity ratings have plummeted in the wake of the scandal. Each of France's 37 ministers is required to publish details of their personal finances on their government websites. The list of assets is expected to include details of bank accounts, property and other expensive items such as cars, art works and antiques. According to BBC News, the exercise is designed to be eye-catching, and dispel some of the public disenchantment with politics that has developed in recent weeks.   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 Titus, Bilirakis lead legislation to sanction Azerbaijani war criminals  Representatives Dina Titus (D-NV) and Gus Bilirakis (R-FL) have introduced the bipartisan legislation.Armenia: Defense Ministry warns against involving army in political processes The Ministry’s statement came after a video surfaced online, showing soldiers joining the protests in Tavush.Scholz hopes Armenia-Azerbaijan peace treaty will be signed this year German Chancellor Olaf Scholz hopes that a peace treaty between Armenia and Azerbaijan will be signed this year.Ucom equips four bus stops in Ijevan with free Wi-Fi Ucom now provides free Wi-Fi coverage in smart bus stops in four communities of Ijevan. |
