Armenian expert does not exclude military coup in TurkeyFebruary 1, 2007 - 17:57 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - There exist two kinds of Turkey: one is Turkey in "Taksim Square", it is a smaller part of the country with European values. And just there Hrant Dink's funeral and demonstrations took place, it is that 100 000 people. This Turkey includes some towns of European part, part of Ankara," said director of Caucasian Media Institute, political scientist Alexander Iskandaryan during an interview to the PanARMENIAN.Net journalist. In his words, the other greater part of Turkey is nationalistic and Islamic country. "Truly, here Islam is not so strong as in Afghanistan or Iran, but Islamists are rather strong. An attempt of military coup is possible there, which, principally, is not new for Turkey when country's direction changes from West to Islam, that is to say, from the state created by Ataturk to more Islamic. "I am sure, the bullets shot at Hrant Dink, were directed at liberal Turkey," stated Armenian political scientist. 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 | Ameriabank's Trade Finance portfolio enriched with four prestigious awards from EBRD and IFC Ameriabank received the awards from international financial institutions in recognition of its trade finance operations. Armenian Economy Minister to make trip to UAE May 20-22 A delegation led by Minister of Economy Gevorg Papoyan will travel to the UAE capital of Abu Dhabi on May 20-22 Armenia Security Council chief traveling to Qatar Secretary of the Security Council of Armenia Armen Grigoryan will travel on a working visit to Qatar. Pillars installed in Armenian border village of Kirants In the Armenian village of Kirants, three border markers have been installed, and border guards stand next to them. |