  EU Demands of Turkey to Include Suits against Pamuk and DinkNovember 5, 2005 - 14:05 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Next week the EU will present a list of 150 requirements to Turkey. The list will include suits against Turkish writer Orhan Pamuk and ethnic Armenian journalist Hrant Dink. Orhan Pamuk had stated that one million Armenians were killed and will appear before court due to that in December. It should be reminded that EU Commissioner for Enlargement Olli Rehn urged Turkish authorities to withdraw indictments against Pamuk. The Agos newspaper editor-in-chief Hrant Dink was conditionally sentenced to 6 months of imprisonment «for insulting Turkish dignity.»  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 Topics Latest news Court in Azerbaijan extends former Karabakh leader’s arrest by 5 months  The Binagadi District Court in Azerbaijan has granted the prosecutor’s petition to extend the arrest of Arkady Ghukasyan.Ucom General Director joins High-Tech Development Panel Discussion The discussion was titled "The Role of International Corporations and Investors as Catalysts for Development of High-Tech Ecosystem."Dozens detained as antigovernment protest continue in Armenia At least 63 people demanding Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan’s resignation were detained on May 14 as they blocked streets in Yerevan.Armenian army holding strategic command, staff drills Live firing will be carried out using automatic control systems and modern equipment. |
