Turkish FM Gul to run for PresidentApril 24, 2007 - 17:23 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Turkish Prime Minister Tayyip Erdogan on Tuesday confirmed Foreign Minister Abdullah Gul as their ruling AK Party's candidate in a May presidential election, Reuters reports."After all our research and discussions for the 11th president, our dear Foreign Minister Abdullah Gul has been proposed for the presidency," Erdogan told an ecstatic gathering of AK Party lawmakers in parliament. Parliament, where the AK Party has a big majority, will elect Turkey's new president in a series of votes starting on April 27. The new head of state will take office on May 16. 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 | 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. |