Turkish journalists visited StepanakertSeptember 11, 2009 - 14:07 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - On September 9, two Turkish journalists, representing Milliyet newspaper and private TV channel, arrived in Stepanakert . Journalists traveled through Yerevan and received accreditation at NKR MFA, signing necessary documents, obligating signers to observe NKR laws and accept its sovereignty.As diplomatic sources reported to PanARMENIAN.Net Turkish journalists voluntarily signed the papers and noted that "Stepanakert has is better organized than Yerevan". According to the source, whatever the journalists write in their return to Turkey is of minor importance. "The first reaction, what they saw, is what matters. Eyes are the mirror of the soul, and can't deceive you whatever nationality you are," the source noted. Journalists had interviews with NKR Foreign Minister Georgiy Petrosyan and Artsakh people. 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 | Narek Manasyan wins European Boxing Championships silver for Armenia Armenia’s Narek Manasyan (92kg) won Armenia’s second silver medal at the European Boxing Championships 2024 on April 28. Blinken urges Azerbaijan to continue negotiations with Armenia Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken has urged Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev to continue negotiations with Armenia. Pashinyan, Blinken talk Armenia-U.S. ties over the phone Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan had a phone conversation with US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on April 28, Pashinyan’s office reports. Titus, Bilirakis lead legislation to sanction Azerbaijani war criminals Representatives Dina Titus (D-NV) and Gus Bilirakis (R-FL) have introduced the bipartisan legislation. |