  The Economist: 40 Thousand Armenian Migrants Live in TurkeyNovember 17, 2006 - 18:18 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The Economist assures that 40 thousand Armenian migrants live in Turkey at the moment. Unlike migrants from other states Armenians are not oppressed in Turkey, the edition says adding that the number of Turks of Armenian origin makes 80 thousand. The Economist also quotes American art worker of Armenian origin Kartash Onik, who returned from a festival organized in Kars not long ago. "I never fancied that Armenian songs in performance of an Armenian singer can receive such a warm feedback. I was surrounded by Turks, who danced Armenian dances. My eyes filled with tears," he said, reports RFE/RL.  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 Topic 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. |
