Dutch Prince Johan Friso dies after year in coma August 12, 2013 - 18:05 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Dutch Prince Johan Friso has died after nearly a year and a half in a coma following a skiing accident in Austria, officials say, according to BBC News. Prince Friso, who was 44, was moved from hospital in London back to the Netherlands last month, but had since suffered complications. He was hit by an avalanche in February 2012 and buried for 15 minutes. King Willem-Alexander and Queen Maxima are said to be on their way home from a holiday in Greece. "Prince Friso died from complications as a result of oxygen shortages during his ski accident on February 17, 2012," a royal palace statement said. He died on Monday, Aug 12 morning in The Hague, the palace added. His wife, Princess Mabel, is said to have spent her 45th birthday on Sunday at his bedside. Shortly before becoming king, his elder brother, Willem-Alexander spoke in April of the "terrible situation" the family had lived with for more than a year. Prince Friso's wife and Queen Beatrix were doing their best to be there for him every day "to give him a chance", he said.   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 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.Armenia, Russia discuss life extension of Metsamor nuclear plant Issues regarding the extension of life of the 2nd power unit of the Armenian Nuclear Power Plant were discussed in Yerevan.Armenians stage more campaigns against territorial concessions to Azerbaijan Protesters blocked more roads across Armenia on Friday, April 26 in continuing attempts to scuttle territorial concessions to Azerbaijan. |
