Turkish top court annuls some parts of government-backed package of reformsJuly 8, 2010 - 11:51 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Turkey's top court annulled some parts of a government-backed package of reforms intended to overhaul the constitution, but rejected an opposition appeal to throw out the entire package, Today’s Zaman reported. Prime Minister Tayyip Erdogan says the reforms are designed to deepen democracy and help meet requirements for Turkey to join the European Union. The court's chairman Hasim Kilic, told a news conference the reform charter, barring annulled parts, would now go to a referendum as planned. Among the contentious measures annulled by the court were proposals to give the president more control over naming members of the Supreme Board of Judges and Prosecutors, a powerful body which has often been at odds with the AK Party. The main opposition Republican People's Party had asked the court earlier this year to annul the referendum. A government spokesman was critical of the top court, saying Wednesday's ruling undermined the authority of Turkey's parliament. The deputy chairman of the AK Party group in parliament, Suat Kilic, ruled out an early election. Top stories Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev arrived in Moscow on April 22 to hold talks with Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin. 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". Partner news | EU to provide budgetary support to Armenia The agreement is aimed at increasing the competitiveness of the educational system of Armenia. Aliyev: No peace treaty unless Armenia changes constitution Azerbaijan will not sign a peace treaty with Armenia unless the latter changes its constitution, Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev said. Azerbaijan proposes Armenia to jointly seek cancelation of Minak Group The Azerbaijani President maintained that the move will show “how sincere Armenia is.” Seven injured in massive gas station explosion in Armenia The Investigative Committee of Armenia has unveiled details about a massive explosion at a gas station on the Yerevan-Sevan highway. |