Turkish, Israeli journalist honored with Hrant Dink award

PanARMENIAN.Net - Turkish journalist, columnist of Taraf newspaper Alper Gormus and Israeli journalist Amira Haas were honored with Hrant Dink International Award during an annual ceremony in Istanbul.



The event was attended by state minister, Turkey's chief EU negotiator Egemen Bagis, DTP party member Aken Birdal, EU representatives and well-known musician Arto Tuncboyaciyan, who performed with "Turk Brothers" band.



Dink's widow Rakel Dink and Ali Bayramoglu, chairman award committee of the International Hrant Dink Foundation established by the Dink family, delivered speeches.



Last year the award went to publisher and publicist Ragip Zakaroglu.
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