Turkish police arrest 118 pro-Kurdish officials in Istanbul attack aftermath December 12, 2016 - 15:52 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Turkish police have detained 118 Kurdish People's Democratic Party (HDP) officials over alleged links to Kurdish militants, BBC News reports citing state media. They were rounded up on suspicion of belonging to the outlawed Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK), reports said. The arrests come two days after twin bomb attacks near a football stadium in Istanbul which killed 44 people. Meanwhile, Austria says that talks with Turkey over membership of the European Union should be suspended.  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 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. |
