  Istanbul police ordered to down helicopters after coup attempt July 18, 2016 - 10:39 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Police in Istanbul, Turkey, have been ordered to down helicopters, according to news alerts on social media, The Sydney Morning Herald reports. Separately, CNN Turk reports that 42 helicopters remain missing from the military after the failed coup over the weekend. The coup attempt, which involved significant sections of Turkey's military, made ample use of military helicopters in a failed effort to end President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's rule. Eight members of Turkey's military who reportedly supported the coup landed in Greece after the failed attempt at regime change. They were arrested by Greek authorities but requested asylum. Turkey has widened a crackdown on suspected supporters of a failed military coup as the government claims it's back in control of the country and the economy. Authorities have rounded up 6000 people. The foreign ministry has raised the death toll to more than 290, including over 100 rebels, and says 1,400 people were hurt.   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 |  Latest 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. |
