Hungarian army launches border protection exercise amid migrant crisisSeptember 10, 2015 - 09:45 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Hungary's army has begun exercises to prepare for a possible future role in guarding the southern border to try to stem the influx of migrants, BBC News reports. Budapest plans to send soldiers to help police at the border where thousands of migrants arrive from Serbia every day. A new razor-wire barrier is already being built along the frontier. MPs are expected to vote on stricter border controls later this month. Authorities have been told to expect 40,000 more migrants by next week. Many of them are fleeing conflicts in countries like Syria and Libya and are trying to travel through Hungary to Germany, Austria and Sweden - wealthier EU nations with more liberal asylum laws. The Hungarian army launched the Decisive Action exercises on Wednesday, September 9 to prepare for its possible new role, pending a vote in parliament. Hungary has become a key point on the journey north for the migrants, with more than 150,000 people arriving this year. 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 | 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. Ucom General Director gives lecture at French University in Armenia The General Director of Ucom Ralph Yirikian delivered a lecture at the French University of Armenia. Kazakhstan welcomes Yerevan, Baku’s agreement to meet in Almaty Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has welcomed the agreement of Baku and Yerevan to hold negotiations in Almaty. Armenia offers to temporarily host, preserve Gaza manuscripts The Armenian Foreign Minister has said Yerevan is ready to help preserve manuscripts from the conflict zone in Gaza. |