18,000 Russian women married to Turkish men living in AntalyaFebruary 2, 2012 - 12:45 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Some 18,000 Russian women who are married to Turkish men reside in Turkey's resort province of Antalya, Today’s Zaman reports. According to a Russian Friendship and Culture Association study, about 18,000 Russian women live in Antalya. Of those, some 12,000 have been become Turkish citizens, and another 6,000 are in the process of becoming naturalized, the report says. Last year more than 2.7 million Russian tourists visited Antalya, where 30,000 Russians currently reside. Foreign Affairs Minister Ahmet Davutoğlu, during his visit to Russia last week, said “Russian women fit very well in the Turkish family structure.”   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 Kazakhstan welcomes Yerevan, Baku’s agreement to meet in Almaty  Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has welcomed the agreement of Baku and Yerevan to hold negotiations in Almaty.Armenia offers to temporarily host, preserve Gaza manuscripts The Armenian Foreign Minister has said Yerevan is ready to help preserve manuscripts from the conflict zone in Gaza.Aliyev says no need for mediators in Armenia-Azerbaijan process Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev believes that Baku and Yerevan do not mediators in the process of normalizing relations.Aram I supports Karekin II’s “patriotic position” Catholicos of the Great House of Cilicia Aram I has expressed support for the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin. |
