Turkey will allow German MPs to visit Incirlik base in October: MinisterSeptember 20, 2016 - 15:49 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The Turkish government will permit German lawmakers visit to the Incirlik Air Base in the in October following a request from Berlin, Deputy Prime Minister Nurettin Canikli said Monday, September 19, Hurriyet Daily News reports. “We had not allowed their visit to the Incirlik base due to decisions taken by the German parliament regarding the 1915 incidents,” Canikli said referring to the Bundestag’s move to recognize the Armenian Genocide. “…[Chancellor Angela] Merkel announced later that this was not a judicial but a political decision. This is an announcement that meets our expectations. Therefore, from now on, we will allow German parliamentarians to make visit. Permission has been given to them for a visit in October.” Relations between Ankara and Berlin became strained after the Bundestag passed the Genocide bill, further worsening after Turkey rejected a German parliamentary delegation request in June to visit Incirlik, which hosts 250 German troops, six surveillance jets and a refueling tanker. Berlin threatened to transfer its forces at the base to another regional country in response to Turkey’s stance. The German troops and jets at İIcirlik contribute to the U.S.-led coalition against the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL) in Iraq and Syria. 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. |