Turkish Court Acquitted Hrant DinkFebruary 10, 2006 - 15:03 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - As result of the legal proceedings that lasted over a year the court of the Turkish town of Urfa acquitted editor-in-chief of Akos newspaper Hrant Dink accused of outraging Turkish symbols. In case Dink were found guilty he could be sentenced to 3 years of imprisonment. The Akos editor-in-chief said he was not present at the court sessions. His lawyers told him he was acquitted. However it was only one of three suits brought against Hrant Dink in Turkey. "Another trial will start March 16 in Istanbul. I am accused of exerting pressure upon the Turkish courts," Dink said. On the basis of another accusation - outraging of Turkish identity - Hrant Dink was sentenced to 6 months of conditional imprisonment. However he appealed the verdict later. The complaint is not considered by the court and the situation can last months or even years. Dink says in case he is found guilty he and his family will leave Turkey, reported RFE/RL. Top stories Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev arrived in Moscow on April 22 to hold talks with Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin. 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". Partner news | Power of One Dram sums up two-year program with Teach for Armenia Idram Junior also joined the companies during the visit, bringing with it a fascinating intellectual game for children Moscow slams EU mission in Armenia for “provocative activity” The EU mission is doing more and more against Armenia’s neighbors Russia, Azerbaijan and Iran, Mikhail Galuzin said. Yerevan Mayor to travel to Paris on May 15-19 The official delegation headed by Yerevan Mayor Tigran Avinyan will travel to Paris from May 15 to 19. Armenia, India hold first defense consultations The meeting was attended by Indian Ambassador Nilakshi Saha Sinha and Defense Attaché Brigadier General Naveen Nijhawan. |