$450 mln spent on Kuwait parliament election campaignJanuary 26, 2012 - 18:30 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Candidates running for Kuwait's parliamentary elections have spent a total of around 450 million dollars campaigning, broadcaster Al Arabiya reported on Thursday, January 26 citing poll monitors. The money has been spent on canvassing and rallies, advertisements in media outlets and lavish banquets for potential voters in the oil-rich Gulf country. Around 276 parliamentary hopefuls, including 22 women, are contesting elections set for February 2, according to figures from the Higher Election Commission. The Interior Ministry said on Wednesday it was investigating allegations of vote buying by some contenders, according to DPA. The new 50-seat parliament will be the conservative emirate's fourth in six years. In December, Kuwait ruler Sabah Al Ahmad Al Sabah dissolved parliament following an opposition outcry over an alleged bribery scam. 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”. |