  Erdogan meets with Taksim protesters June 14, 2013 - 09:32 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan has held talks with members of a key protest group, hours after issuing a "final warning" to demonstrators, BBC News reported. Tayfun Kahraman from the umbrella group Taksim Solidarity described the outcome as "positive". A meeting would be called in Istanbul's Taksim Square on Friday "to allow citizens to make up their own mind". Taksim Solidarity is opposed to the redevelopment of Gezi Park, the issue that sparked the unrest. Clashes between police and protesters in the park and nearby Taksim Square have continued for nearly two weeks. Activists have said they will not leave until the government abandons plans to redevelop the park.   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 The Power of One Dram to benefit Road of Life charity  The companies inform that the May beneficiary of The Power of One Dram is the “Road of Life” charitable organization.Ucom General Director gives lecture at French University in Armenia The General Director of Ucom Ralph Yirikian delivered a lecture at the French University of Armenia.Kazakhstan welcomes Yerevan, Baku’s agreement to meet in Almaty Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has welcomed the agreement of Baku and Yerevan to hold negotiations in Almaty.Armenia offers to temporarily host, preserve Gaza manuscripts The Armenian Foreign Minister has said Yerevan is ready to help preserve manuscripts from the conflict zone in Gaza. |
