Germany calls upon Turkey to immediately cancel 301st articleFebruary 6, 2007 - 15:57 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - "We hold discussions over 301st article of Turkish Penal Code. Even the Turkish government thinks that it is necessary to change the article," stated German Ambassador to Turkey Eckart Cuntz. In his words, he is against the 301st article and calls upon the Turkish government to immediately cancel the article, which is an obstacle for freedom of speech. "Thousands of people attending Hrant Dink's funeral showed that they are against any display of nationalism, they are for the freedom of speech," stated Cuntz. He also assured that Hrant Dink's assassination gives a chance to improve relations between Armenia and Turkey. And in Cuntz 's opinion, such an opportunity must not be missed, 'Yerkir' newspaper reports. 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 | 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. |