  Turkish NGOs protest Armenia-Turkey football match in KaiseriApril 20, 2009 - 23:32 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - While Kaiseri prepares to host a World Cup qualifier between Armenian and Turkish national football teams on October 14, local NGOs launched a15-day collection of signature to protest the event, CNN turk reported. Results of the campaign will be submitted to the parliament and football federation of the country. Kaiseri is the native city of Turkish president Abdullah Gul and organization of return game between Armenian and Turkish teams is municipality's initiative.   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 |  Related sections Latest news Biden honors resilience of Armenian people on April 24  U.S. President Joe Biden has issued a statement on the 109th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide.Ex-Karabakh leader moved to solitary confinement cell in Baku, his son says David Vardanyan is the son of former Karabakh leader Ruben Vardanyan who who is currently imprisoned in Azerbaijan.Macron says France commemorates 109th anniv. of Armenian genocide Today France commemorates the 109th anniversary of the Armenian genocide of 1915, Macron says.Freedom House concerned by mounting reports of police violence in Armenia Freedom House urged Armenian authorities to investigate this pattern of excessive force and inhumane treatment. |
