Sarkozy opens election headquartersFebruary 18, 2012 - 19:15 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - French President Nicolas Sarkozy has opened his campaign headquarters in a residential section of Paris, touting the office's small size, AP reports. Sarkozy finally announced earlier this week that he would seek a second term in April and May elections, but he has his work cut out for him: For months, he's trailed the Socialist candidate, Francois Hollande, in polls. The president used even his choice of headquarters to take a dig at his opponent, saying only those who want to shut themselves in their offices choose large ones. The office has an inconspicuos facade and is smaller than Hollande's, which is in one of the capital's chicest neighborhoods. Supporters flocked to the office Saturday morning, some shouting "We are going to win!" In a brief speech, Sarkozy vowed to run an open, relaxed campaign. 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 | Putin congratulates Pashinyan’s birthday Russian President Vladimir Putin congratulated Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan on his birthday on June 1. Opposition motorcade en route to Gyumri for large rally A motorcade of protesters headed by Archbishop Bagrat Galstanyan is heading to the city of Gyumri. Ruling MPs, Foreign Minister talk Armenia-Azerbaijan processes MOs from the ruling Civil Contract party met with the Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan in the Armenian parliament. Russia: Armenia’s frozen membership weakens CSTO position in Caucasus A Russian envoy said any step that could alienate the CSTO member states from each other is “deeply wrong”. |