EU offers additional $85mln humanitarian aid to SyriaMay 12, 2013 - 18:00 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The European Commission announced on Sunday, May 12 the allocation of an additional 65 million euros ($84.5 million) in humanitarian aid to war-torn Syria, RIA Novosti reported. “The additional funding will be spent inside Syria, to assist the more than four million people who have been forced to flee their homes, and in neighboring countries that have generously welcomed some 1.4 million refugees,” the European Commission said in a statement. The funds will be spent on emergency healthcare services, and also shelter, food, water, sanitation and basic household items. The EU has previously allocated over 300 million euros in humanitarian aid to Syria. "Violence, insecurity and the fight for survival now overwhelm the daily lives of millions of people. Europe has and will continue to help those affected, and this new funding will provide at least some respite to the victims of this terrible conflict,” Humanitarian Aid Commissioner Kristalina Georgieva was quoted as saying in the statement. Top stories Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev arrived in Moscow on April 22 to hold talks with Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin. 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". Partner news | Your home is in Armenia – Ameriabank offers mortgage loans for the Diaspora To buy real estate, Diasporans can apply to Ameriabank online to buy, renovate or build a home anywhere in Armenia. Armenia-Qatar ties discussed in Doha The Secretary of Armenia’s Security Council met with the Deputy Secretary General of the National Security Council of Qatar. ARARAT special evening dedicated to Aznavour's 100th Anniv. On May 20 ARARAT legendary Armenian brandy, celebrated the centennial of Maestro Charles Aznavour with a special event. Surveying works underway in Armenia’s Kirants Surveying works are underway in the Armenian village of Kirants in the northern Tavush province. |