Istanbul court expected to pass decision on Dink case Jan 17January 11, 2012 - 17:18 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The trial related to the murder of Turkish-Armenian journalist Hrant Dink continued before the Besiktas (Istanbul) 14th High Criminal Court on Tuesday, January 10. Suspect Yasin Hayal requested to speak while the lawyers were holding their final speeches, claiming to have been attacked and threatened by prison guards. "While the press is here I want the whole world to know that the Turkish state benefited from my poverty and my inexperience. And now they are trying to eliminate me. Please note down this date, I am starting a revolt," Hayal stated. The next hearing is scheduled for January 17. "All defence lawyers should be present at January 17 hearing. I want to give a decision," Bianet quoted Court President Rustem Eryilmaz as saying. Dink was gunned down on January 17, 2007 in front of his office at the Armenian Agos newspaper in Sisli (Istanbul). 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 | 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. |