Turkey’s Grand Unity Party leader resigns June 13, 2011 - 10:44 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Grand Unity Party (BBP) leader Yalçın Topçu announced his resignation on Sunday, June 12, after a defeat in parliamentary elections. In a statement he released on his party's website, Topçu said he bears the blame for the current failure and that there is no word to be said after the people of a democracy have spoken. Noting that people had made their views clear at the ballot box, Topçu said he is leaving his post as BBP leader, a post he rose to after the death of the party's former leader, Muhsin Yazıcıoğlu. Topçu said party officials will decide on June 15 where the future fate of the party lies, Today’s Zaman reported.   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. |
