Armenian Radio to Broadcast in TurkeyMarch 23, 2006 - 18:05 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Armenian community in Turkey plans to start radio broadcasts in Armenian this year. In the words of editor-in-chief of the Agos Armenian newspaper Hrant Dink, the Armenian community of Turkey has collected $300 thousand for that purpose. "The campaign to collect means started 10 years ago. The Armenian community has its schools and newspapers. Now we work to create Armenian radio in the country. We have submitted an application to the Supreme Council on Radio and Television of Turkey," Hrant Dink said, reports the Turkish Zaman. 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 | The Power of One Dram to benefit Road of Life charity The companies inform that the May beneficiary of The Power of One Dram is the “Road of Life” charitable organization. Ucom General Director gives lecture at French University in Armenia The General Director of Ucom Ralph Yirikian delivered a lecture at the French University of Armenia. Kazakhstan welcomes Yerevan, Baku’s agreement to meet in Almaty Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has welcomed the agreement of Baku and Yerevan to hold negotiations in Almaty. Armenia offers to temporarily host, preserve Gaza manuscripts The Armenian Foreign Minister has said Yerevan is ready to help preserve manuscripts from the conflict zone in Gaza. |