  Armenian sounds as offence in modern Turkish languageMarch 5, 2009 - 22:22 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Le Temps Swiss newspaper published an interview with Mrs. Rakel Dink, the widow of slain Agos editor-in-chief Hrant Dink assassinated in 2007."Many journalists and intellectuals are still in danger in Turkey," she said, adding that the murder of her husband was a shock for the public and the apology campaign launched by a group of Turkish intellectuals is one of its consequences. "Armenian or Greek, who bequeaths his property risks losing it," she said when asks about the life of the Armenian community in Turkey. "The textbooks make no mention of Armenians as if they had never lived in Turkey Armenian sounds as an offence in the modern Turkish language." She said that the assassination of her husband is carried out by the people who had to protect him. "Evidence of crime is lost," she said.   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 U.S. welcomes Armenia, Azerbaijan’s border delimitation announcement  Blinken said it is an important step towards concluding a durable and dignified peace agreement.Residents Of border villages protest as Armenia, Azerbaijan agree on delimitation Residents of several Armenian communities in the northeastern Tavush province began protests late on Friday.Up to 10% cashback from GetTransfer with IDBank cards IDBank clients who make their booking on GetTransfer will receive an exclusive cashback.Cyprus parliament honors Armenian genocide victims Acting House President Zacharias Koulias noted that April 24 marks the “black anniversary” of the Armenian genocide. |
