EU concerned over situation in IranJune 19, 2009 - 00:12 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The EU said it is concerned over election fraud allegations and the violence that erupted after the release of results Iran's presidential election. It is essential that the aspirations of the Iranian people are achieved through peaceful means and that freedom of expression is respected, the ministers said. EU External Relations Commissioner Benita Ferrero-Waldner said she hopes election authorities really look into all the complaints of irregularities. "I have thorough respect for all the Iranian citizens who have shown their discontent and have demonstrated peacefully," she told reporters in Luxembourg. "I do hope that the security forces will refrain from showing violence." "We are looking toward Tehran with great concern at the moment," she 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 | 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. |