Davutoğlu to receive "Leader of 21st Century" awardApril 30, 2012 - 22:26 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The International League of Humanists said they will bestow the "Leader of 21st Century" on Turkish Foreign Minister Ahmet Davutoğlu on May 4. The League is comprised of Bosnian, Serbian and Croatian intellectuals and is based in Sarajevo and will present Davutoğlu's award during his visit there, Hurriyet Daily News reports. Speaking to Anatolia News Agency, Secretary General of the International League of Humanists said that Davutoğlu “deserved the award for his contributions to the improvement of relations between the Balkan countries.” Among the recipients of the "Leader of 21st Century" award in the past were Pope John Paul II, who visited Sarajevo after the war, and former President of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) Juan Antonio Samaranch who passed away in 2010. 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 | Scholz hopes Armenia-Azerbaijan peace treaty will be signed this year German Chancellor Olaf Scholz hopes that a peace treaty between Armenia and Azerbaijan will be signed this year. Ucom equips four bus stops in Ijevan with free Wi-Fi Ucom now provides free Wi-Fi coverage in smart bus stops in four communities of Ijevan. Armenia, Russia discuss life extension of Metsamor nuclear plant Issues regarding the extension of life of the 2nd power unit of the Armenian Nuclear Power Plant were discussed in Yerevan. Armenians stage more campaigns against territorial concessions to Azerbaijan Protesters blocked more roads across Armenia on Friday, April 26 in continuing attempts to scuttle territorial concessions to Azerbaijan. |