Turkish nationalists are against ErdoganMay 27, 2009 - 17:12 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Unless Prime Minister Erdogan apologizes for his words, he'll play into the hands of Armenians and Greeks, giving them the chance to use those words against Turkey. Erdogans statements are directed against Turkish people and he deserves our condemnation, Turkish Nationalists' Leader Devlet Bahcheli said. "Let's call things by their names, to please his overseas and European masters, our Prime Minister betrays the memory of his forefathers. Turkish people say no to such government and Prime Minister, Milliyet cited Bakhtcheli as saying. "Historical fact of ethnical minorities' eviction is a fascist action," Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan stated at the annual congress of Justice and Development Party (AKP). 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 | Court in Azerbaijan extends former Karabakh leader’s arrest by 5 months The Binagadi District Court in Azerbaijan has granted the prosecutor’s petition to extend the arrest of Arkady Ghukasyan. Ucom General Director joins High-Tech Development Panel Discussion The discussion was titled "The Role of International Corporations and Investors as Catalysts for Development of High-Tech Ecosystem." U.S. still believes “peace is possible” between Armenia, Azerbaijan The United States continues to believe that peace is possible between Armenia and Azerbaijan, Vedant Patel says. Dozens detained as antigovernment protest continue in Armenia At least 63 people demanding Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan’s resignation were detained on May 14 as they blocked streets in Yerevan. |