Turkish man sentenced to reading 24 books for insulting ErdoganFebruary 13, 2019 - 16:47 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - A 75-year-old Turkish citizen was sentenced to reading 24 books after he made insulting remarks about President Recep-Tayyip Erdogan. The Prosecutor’s Office had launched an investigation into an incident which involved the man, Ali Sahin, who made insulting remarks at a cafe in Istanbul, Ermenihaber.am reports. A court in Istanbul decided to set Sahin free, but the elderly man has to read 24 book compiled by the court and write summaries for them. Interestingly, Ataturk's speeches, books about the life of Erdogan, the failed coup of 2016, Koran and Islam are also included in the list. 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 | Biden honors resilience of Armenian people on April 24 U.S. President Joe Biden has issued a statement on the 109th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide. Ex-Karabakh leader moved to solitary confinement cell in Baku, his son says David Vardanyan is the son of former Karabakh leader Ruben Vardanyan who who is currently imprisoned in Azerbaijan. Macron says France commemorates 109th anniv. of Armenian genocide Today France commemorates the 109th anniversary of the Armenian genocide of 1915, Macron says. Freedom House concerned by mounting reports of police violence in Armenia Freedom House urged Armenian authorities to investigate this pattern of excessive force and inhumane treatment. |