No Armenian citizens among victims of terror act in AnkaraMay 23, 2007 - 19:44 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - There are no Armenian citizens among victims of the terror act in Ankara, RA MFA Acting Press Officer Vladimir Karapetyan told the PanARMENIAN.Net journalist. A blow occurred on May 22 near the entrance of an overcrowded trade center during rush-hours, in the result of which 6 people were killed and more than 100 wounded. Turkish authorities think Kurdish militants have committed the terror attack. Governor of Ankara Kemal Önal stated a suicide bomber caused the blast. According to forensic experts the bomber, Guven Akkus, a 28-year-old man from central Turkey, had strapped plastic explosives to his body. The governor also informed method and type of explosives used suggested the man was from a Kurdish separatist group. 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 | Czech-Armenian military cooperation discussed in Yerevan A delegation led by the Director General for the Industrial Cooperation Division of the Ministry of Defence of the Czech Republic visited Armenia. U.S. welcomes efforts to define Armenia-Azerbaijan border The United States welcomes efforts to define the border between Armenia and Azerbaijan, says Vedant Patel. 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. |