Turkey planning to integrate women into combat roles: mediaMarch 29, 2016 - 18:29 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The Turkish National Security Council is currently working on a bill that would integrate women into military service, Trend said citing a Yeni Safak report. Some sources suggest that the parliament is expected to vote on the bill soon. According to some reforms implemented earlier, Turkish citizens have the option to pay a certain fee to be exempt from mandatory military service. The new bill envisages that men aged between 16 and 60, and women (who can handle weapons) aged between 20 and 46, will be conscripted in time of war. Related links: 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. |