Another Turkish Writer Accused of Violating Article 301October 9, 2006 - 18:43 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Writer Ipek Kalislar was accused of "insulting Turkishness". Kalislar in the authors of the book about the wife of Turkish State's founder Kemal Ataturk. In August the Ankara Court acquitted Elif Shafak, who was also accused in compliance of Article 301 of the Turkish Penal Code. It was reported that Shafak used the term 'genocide'. The European Commission urges cancellation of the article as a precondition for Turkey's membership in the EU, reports Yerkir with a reference to RFE/RL. 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 | 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." U.S. still believes “peace is possible” between Armenia, Azerbaijan The United States continues to believe that peace is possible between Armenia and Azerbaijan, Vedant Patel says. 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. |