  Armenians may become members of Turkish parliament after 45-year break February 22, 2011 - 14:28 AMTPanARMENIAN.Net - Armenians have been included on electoral party lists in Turkey: ruling Justice and Development Party (AKP) – Melkon Karakiose, Tatios Bebek, Margar Yesayan, Jerry Khrimyan and Petros Shirinoglu; main opposition Republican People’s Party (CHP) – Arev Jebej; opposition Nationalist Movement Party (MHP) – Gegham Karapetyan. The leadership of pro-Kurdish Peace and Democracy party considers nomination of Hayko Baghdad, a representative of the Armenian community of Istanbul. “If members of the Armenian community and parties reach an agreement, there is a great possibility that Armenians will join the Turkish parliament after a 45-year break,” Zaman reported. 23 non-Muslims, including 8 Jews, 8 Greeks, 6 Armenians and one Turk-protestant, were elected to the Turkish parliament during the entire period of the Turkish Republic’s existence. The elections to the Turkish Grand National Assembly (TBMM) are due June 12, 2011.   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 Titus, Bilirakis lead legislation to sanction Azerbaijani war criminals  Representatives Dina Titus (D-NV) and Gus Bilirakis (R-FL) have introduced the bipartisan legislation.Armenia: Defense Ministry warns against involving army in political processes The Ministry’s statement came after a video surfaced online, showing soldiers joining the protests in Tavush.Scholz hopes Armenia-Azerbaijan peace treaty will be signed this year German Chancellor Olaf Scholz hopes that a peace treaty between Armenia and Azerbaijan will be signed this year.Ucom equips four bus stops in Ijevan with free Wi-Fi Ucom now provides free Wi-Fi coverage in smart bus stops in four communities of Ijevan. |
