Turkish parliament forms sub-commission to investigate Dink murderOctober 2, 2007 - 18:39 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The Human Rights Commission of the Parliament decided to form a sub-commission to work on the assassinations of Agos editor-in-chief Hrant Dink and Nigerian migrant Festus Okey, who was shot to death by a policeman.The sub-commission will go to Istanbul and Trabzon, the hometown of the confessed gunman of Dink, and will make some inquiries careful not to affect the legal procedure, because the issues are handed to judiciary bodies, and will submit its report to the Parliament Speaker's Office. The commission will be able to intervene on both issues if deemed necessary, reported the Anatolia news agency. The commission is chaired by ruling Justice and Development Party (AKP) deputy Zafer Usluk. 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 | 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. Armenia, Russia discuss life extension of Metsamor nuclear plant Issues regarding the extension of life of the 2nd power unit of the Armenian Nuclear Power Plant were discussed in Yerevan. Armenians stage more campaigns against territorial concessions to Azerbaijan Protesters blocked more roads across Armenia on Friday, April 26 in continuing attempts to scuttle territorial concessions to Azerbaijan. |