Suspicious bag causes panic in Istanbul square September 26, 2012 - 14:41 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - A piece of hand luggage left in Istanbul's Taksim Square sparked panic Wednesday, Sept 26, as locals called police on suspicions that that the unattended bag might be a bomb, Hurriyet Daily News reported. The bag was left in front of a bank near Kazancı Street in Taksim Square, prompting locals to call the police. Security forces arriving at the scene, closing off parts of the square to traffic and cordoning off a section of the area as bomb squads approached the suspicious luggage. The bag was found to contain no explosives after specialists blew it open with a fuse.   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 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.Czech-Armenian military cooperation discussed in Yerevan A delegation led by the Director General for the Industrial Cooperation Division of the Ministry of Defence of the Czech Republic visited Armenia. |
