Erdogan slams foreign diplomats for attending top journalists' trial March 26, 2016 - 17:53 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Turkey's President has criticized foreign diplomats who attended the trial of two prominent journalists in a show of support for media freedoms in Turkey, the Associated Press reports. Can Dundar and Erdem Gul went on trial on Friday accused of espionage and terror charges for their reports on alleged government arms shipments to Syrian rebels. The government says their reports are part of a conspiracy to bring it down. In a speech in Istanbul Saturday, March 25, President Recep Tayyip Erdogan accused the diplomats present at the opening hearing of "violating" boundaries and siding with those want to carry out "a coup" against the government. "Who do you think you are? ... This is not your country, this is Turkey." Erdogan said. The trial was adjourned to April 1, when it will proceed behind closed doors.  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 Titus, Bilirakis lead legislation to sanction Azerbaijani war criminals  Representatives Dina Titus (D-NV) and Gus Bilirakis (R-FL) have introduced the bipartisan legislation.Armenia: Defense Ministry warns against involving army in political processes The Ministry’s statement came after a video surfaced online, showing soldiers joining the protests in Tavush.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. |
