  Abdullah Gul may stand trial for money embezzlementMay 19, 2009 - 21:09 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Ankara district court ruled that President Abdullah Gul should stand trial in the case over his party's embezzling money from State Treasury in 1997. According to Hurriyet Daily News periodical, the President's office has released statement on inadmissibility of any criminal charges against president, apart from treason.A court of appeals now will have the final say on the case. "According to the Constitution it is impossible to put a president on trial for any charge apart from treason," says the statement. Disputing the ruling, Government spokesman Cemil Cicek found it unthinkable that presidents are not protected by immunity when deputies are.   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 Latest 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. |
