  Orhan Pamuk Says 'No Comment' to Armenian QuestionDecember 8, 2006 - 15:25 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Speaking to the press on the Nobel Prize in Sweden, Turkish novelist Orhan Pamuk avoided commenting on the Armenian issue. Pamuk made a press statement at Norstedts Publishing, which published Pamuk's books in Sweden. When asked about his views on the Armenian Genocide, Pamuk was reluctant to discuss politics and simply said, "no comment," Zaman reports.  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 Topic Latest 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 childrenYerevan 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.Civil disobedience campaigns continue in Yerevan People demanding Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan’s resignation again blocked streets in Yerevan on May 15. |
