Belgium medics turn backs on PM in protest over Covid-19 policy May 18, 2020 - 14:11 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Belgium’s prime minister, Sophie Wilmès, was met with a silent protest by staff at a hospital in Brussels on Saturday, May 16, The Guardian reports. Doctors and nurses at Saint-Pierre hospital turned their backs as Wilmès arrived in a car. The workers staged the protest to call for increased acknowledgment of their efforts and against a decree to recruit unqualified staff to carry out nursing activities, according to local media The PM has previously suggested that Belgium may be over-reporting the actual number of cases. The country has so far reported 55,559 Covid-19 cases, including 9,080 deaths and 14,657 recoveries.   Top stories 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". The earthquake caused a temporary blackout, damaged many buildings and closed a number of rural roads.   Partner news |  Latest news U.S. welcomes Armenia, Azerbaijan’s border delimitation announcement  Blinken said it is an important step towards concluding a durable and dignified peace agreement.Up to 10% cashback from GetTransfer with IDBank cards IDBank clients who make their booking on GetTransfer will receive an exclusive cashback.Cyprus parliament honors Armenian genocide victims Acting House President Zacharias Koulias noted that April 24 marks the “black anniversary” of the Armenian genocide.Armenia PM, France envoy discuss regional matters Issues related to the consistent development of Armenia-France cooperation were discussed. |
