TRT prepares to launch Armenian TV channelJune 24, 2009 - 23:59 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Just months since it began radio broadcasts in Armenian, state-owned Turkish Radio and Broadcasting Corporation, or TRT, is now preparing to launch an Armenian television channel. TRT Radio Bureau and Foreign Broadcasts Director Senol Goka confirmed that Armenian television broadcasts would begin within a year.Initial efforts to broadcast in Armenian began after a meeting between president of Armenia and Turkey Abdullah Gul and Serge Sargsyan, last September when Gul visited Yerevan for a football match between the national teams of the two countries. According to Mr. Gok, television and radio broadcasts will be produced by the same work team. 18 month ago Turkey's government made a decision to launch a radio channel in Armenian. According to Mr. Goka, the works towards Armenian broadcasting are moving forward. "Broadcasts in Armenian carry a message to Armenia and the world," Goka said. "We are tackling the common history of the two nations. We are emphasizing our joint values in order to strengthen the links between the two people." 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 | Your home is in Armenia – Ameriabank offers mortgage loans for the Diaspora To buy real estate, Diasporans can apply to Ameriabank online to buy, renovate or build a home anywhere in Armenia. Armenia-Qatar ties discussed in Doha The Secretary of Armenia’s Security Council met with the Deputy Secretary General of the National Security Council of Qatar. ARARAT special evening dedicated to Aznavour's 100th Anniv. On May 20 ARARAT legendary Armenian brandy, celebrated the centennial of Maestro Charles Aznavour with a special event. Surveying works underway in Armenia’s Kirants Surveying works are underway in the Armenian village of Kirants in the northern Tavush province. |