  Earthquake hits Turkey’s Aegean provinces December 5, 2011 - 13:59 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - A magnitude 5.1 earthquake hit the Aegean Sea on Monday, December 5. The quake struck in the morning, with its epicenter in the Aegean, the Istanbul-based Kandilli seismological institute said. According to Anatolia news agency, tremors were also felt in Turkey's provinces of Izmir and Aydin. There was no immediate report of casualties or damages. A powerful quake shook eastern Turkey on October 23, killing more than 600 people. It was followed by a 5.6 magnitude tremor on November 12, when 40 people died in the same area.   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 Pasadena to host Armenian Genocide commemoration event  The Pasadena Armenian Coalition will host its community-wide Armenian Genocide Commemorative Event.Armenia: Opposition activist transferred to Investigative Committee Activist Samvel Vardanyan has been accused of insulting the lawmaker Hakob Aslanyan from the ruling Civil Contract party.Former Pashinyan envoy urges end to Genocide speculation Marukyan has urged authorities in Armenia stop discussions about verifying the names of 1.5 million victims.Azerbaijan, Jordan sign deal on defense cooperation Azerbaijan and Jordan have signed an agreement on cooperation in the field of defense, according to an official statement. |
