Dutch town riots over plan to build new center for migrantsDecember 17, 2015 - 09:50 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - A meeting in a Dutch town to discuss whether to build a new centre for migrants had to be abandoned amid rioting by some opponents, BBC News reports. Protesters in Geldermalsen tore down fences and threw fireworks at police who responded with warning shots. Local mayor Miranda de Vries said no one in the meeting hall was injured but tweeted she was sad "through and through". European countries are facing record numbers of migrants. The meeting in Geldermalsen was to discuss establishing a centre for 1,500 asylum seekers. About 2,000 people joined the protests from the town of 27,000, Dutch national broadcaster NOS reported. Local police said they had made several arrests. The migration crisis is expected to dominate a meeting of EU leaders later on Thursday, December 17. Photo: EPA 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 | SBP instant transfers now available from 190 Russian banks to Armenia To receive money from Russian banks, easywallet users need to go to their easywallet accounts. Armenia's Davit Chaloyan qualifies for Paris Olympics The Armenian boxer qualified for Paris Olympics after a series of successful bouts at the 2nd World Qualification Tournament. Lemkin Institute urges Armenia to respect people’s right to dissent The Lemkin Institute has urged the Armenian government to respect people’s fundamental human right to express their dissent. French-Armenian journalist returns to France after 41-day hunger strike Nicolian said on social media on Sunday, June 2 that he needs to improve his health in order to “continue the fight”. |