90 Turkish citizens barred from entering Israel over ‘falsified visas’July 31, 2018 - 13:45 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Israeli authorities barred a group of 90 Turkish tourists from entering the country on Sunday, saying that the visas presented to border control upon their arrival had been falsified, i24NEWS says. The foreign ministry said in a statement that an Israeli travel agent making arrangements for the tourists falsified the required group visa in order to avoid paying a deposit on their behalf. “According to the Immigration Authority, an Israeli [travel] agent forged the group visa. He was notified in advance that he would need to place a deposit for the group, or it wouldn’t be allowed in. To bypass the Turkish airline’s ban on passengers without permits, he falsified the group visa,” the foreign ministry said. A report by Israel’s Hadashot television cited Turkish officials as saying that Israeli authorities had told them the group was denied entry for “security reasons.” The tourists were members of an Islamic sect who had intended to visit Muslim holy sites in the country, with emphasis on those in Jerusalem, on a trip organized by a Turkey-based company. 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 | U.S. welcomes Armenia, Azerbaijan’s border delimitation announcement Blinken said it is an important step towards concluding a durable and dignified peace agreement. Residents Of border villages protest as Armenia, Azerbaijan agree on delimitation Residents of several Armenian communities in the northeastern Tavush province began protests late on Friday. Up to 10% cashback from GetTransfer with IDBank cards IDBank clients who make their booking on GetTransfer will receive an exclusive cashback. Cyprus parliament honors Armenian genocide victims Acting House President Zacharias Koulias noted that April 24 marks the “black anniversary” of the Armenian genocide. |