  First EU President to be elected in BrusselsNovember 19, 2009 - 20:14 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - On November 19, leaders of European Union member states are electing EU first President. Representatives from 27 countries differed in their views on possible candidate, hence discussions over the issue are expected to continue after midnight.Earlier, the favorite was Britain's Tony Blair. But later, France and Germany expressed support for Belgian Premier Herman Van Rompuy. Other possible contenders included in the list are Dutch Premier Jan Peter Balkenende, former Latvian President Vaira Vike-Freiberga and Luxemburg Premier Jean-Claude Juncker. Brussels will also host elections of pan-European Foreign Minster who will be vested with more competences than President. EU structural management reforms are stipulated in Lisbon Treaty which enters into force on December 1, 2009, BBC reports.   Top stories Azerbaijani authorities report that they have already resettled 3,000 people in the Nagorno-Karabakh town of Stepanakert. On June 10, Azerbaijani President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev will leave for Turkey on a working visit. 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.   Partner news |  Related sections Latest news Viva sees growing demand for cloud services  In recent years, medical institutions are starting to make use of Viva’s cloud servicesArmenian, German presidents meet in Berlin Armenian and German Presidents Vahagn Khachaturyan and Frank-Walter Steinmeier met in Berlin.Armenia assumes presidency of Mediterranean Network of Regulatory Authorities The Commission on Television and Radio of Armenia said it expects productive cooperation in various formats.Balance of attached cards in the Idram&IDBank app From now on, users will be able to view the online balances of cards issued by ArCa system banks and attached to the app. |
