Merkel expects Great Britain to leave EU July 11, 2016 - 10:12 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - German Chancellor Angela Merkel says she expects Great Britain to leave the European Union after a majority there voted leave, even though an online petition calling for a second referendum attracted more than 4 million signatures, the Associated Press reports. The validity of some of the signatures has been questioned. Merkel said in her annual summer interview to public broadcaster ZDF on Sunday, July 10 that "I'm dealing with the realities and I very strongly believe that this application (to leave the EU) will be made." The chancellor also vowed to continue working against illegal migration and human trafficking that tolerates the drowning of thousands of migrants in the Mediterranean. She said "we cannot expect people to come here under unspeakable circumstances and that hundreds, even thousands lose their lives in the Mediterranean." Related links:   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 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. |
