Italy’s Letta confirms can form new governmentApril 27, 2013 - 20:02 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Italian center-left politician Enrico Letta confirmed on Saturday, April 27, that he could form a government that will include one of former Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi closest allies as Deputy PM, Reuters reported. Letta said Angelino Alfano, secretary of Berlusconi's People of Liberty (PDL) party, would be Deputy Prime Minister and Interior Minister. Bank of Italy director general Fabrizio Saccomanni will take the powerful economy ministry and former European Commissioner Emma Bonino will be foreign minister, Letta said after meeting President Giorgio Napolitano. The government will be sworn in at 5:30 am EDT on Sunday and Letta is expected to go before parliament to seek a vote of confidence on Monday. 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. |