  Turkey States Readiness to Make Changes in Criminal CodeNovember 7, 2006 - 15:46 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The Government of Turkey has stated its readiness to change article 301 of the Criminal Code. Turkish PM Recep Erdogan stated the Government is ready to introduce changes in article 301, which provides for criminal penalty for "insulting Turkishness." "Lately the article on criminal penalty for insulting Turkishness rouses much censure by the EU. We should reconsider it and make more specific for it to comply with international legal norms," the Turkish PM said. The article 301 of the Criminal Code of Turkey provides for criminal penalty for mentioning the Armenian Genocide, reports Mediamax.  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 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."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. |
