Istanbul court clears Dink murderer of terrorism chargesDecember 17, 2011 - 12:24 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - An Istanbul court on Friday, December 16, ruled against the arrest for terrorism charges regarding Ogün Samast, who was sentenced to 21 years and six months for the assassination of the Turkish-Armenian journalist, Agos bilingual weekly editor-in-chief Hrant Dink. According to Today’s Zaman, as the hearing of the trial against Samast for membership in terror organization was held at the Istanbul 2nd Juvenile High Criminal Court, the presiding judge, Celal Ünal, ruled that he would no longer be tried under terrorism charges and his arrest in that regard would be removed. However, Samast, who is being tried in juvenile court because he was a minor at the time of the crime, will remain under arrest because of other charges against him. 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 | Armenian govt. approves ratification of EAEU-Iran free trade deal At a meeting on Friday, June 14, the Armenian government approved the ratification of an EAEU free trade agreement with Iran. Deputy U.S. Secretary of State to arrive in Yerevan Deputy Secretary of State for Management and Resources Richard R. Verma will travel to Yerevan, Armenia from June 17-19 to. Armenia recalls Belarus envoy for consultations Armenian Ambassador to Belarus has been called to Yerevan for consultations, a spokesperson for the Foreign Ministry reveals. Armenia denies Azerbaijan's ceasefire accusations The Armenian Defense Ministry has denied Azerbaijan's accusations of violating the ceasefire. |