  Patriarch Bartholomew feels 'crucified' in TurkeyDecember 25, 2009 - 14:10 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Patriarch Bartholomew, the leader of 300 million Orthodox Christians, said he feels "crucified" living in Turkey under a government he says would like to see his Patriarchate die out.After a stormy public reaction, Patriarch said he used the word crucifixion figuratively. "It was supposed to mean we have problems. Such idiomatic expressions exist in all languages, and sometimes Turkey's public figures including the Prime Minister use them," the Ecumenical Patriarchate of Constantinople said in a statement.   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 |  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. |
