OSCE CiO granted sick leave over text messagesApril 1, 2008 - 17:39 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Finland has appointed a new foreign minister to replace Ilkka Kanerva, who was involved in a scandal over text messages sent to an erotic dancer. Mr Kanerva sent 200 allegedly explicit messages to the dancer, and later made misleading statements about them. The leader of his Conservative party said Mr Kanerva had lost the confidence and general respect that would allow him to stay in the job. The new minister will be Alexander Stubb, aged 40, who is an MEP. As a PanARMENIAN.Net came to know from Mr Martin Nesirky, Spokesperson for the OSCE, whoever occupies the post of Foreign Minister of Finland, will serve as OSCE Chairman-in-Office. 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 | Viva-MTS: Tech solutions to modernize infrastructure of border village The border village has been the focus of Viva-MTS and the Foundation for the Preservation of Wildlife and Cultural Values since 2015. Ucom's fixed network launched in Artashat To mark this occasion, the company has introduced a special offer exclusively for Artashat residents. “By Your Side”: IDBank's new support program for displaced Artsakh citizens IDBank is launching a long-term social support program for forcibly displaced Artsakh residents. 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. |