Kemal Yalcin: as Turkish writer, I apologize to Armenians and Assyrians for GenocideApril 11, 2011 - 14:52 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - A conference titled “Being an Armenian in Turkey” was initiated by Armenian NGOs in Brussels. At the conference, Kemal Yalcin, a Germany-based Turkish writer, addressed those present in Armenian and Assyrian languages. “History never forgives the crimes against humanity. The grief people went though must become a foundation for peace and justice. As a Turkish writer, I apologize to Armenians and Assyrians for the Genocide. I sincerely wish for the bridge on the border of Turkey and Armenia in Ani to be restored. I believe, a day will come when the two nations will meet at the bridge and toast to friendship,” Atilim.com quoted him as saying. In 1994, Kemal Yalchir wrote a book Sari Gelin, portraying the lives of Armenian Genocide survivors who had to pretend to be Kurds. 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 | Russia warns Armenia against “falling into West’s trap” Zakharova maintained, however, that anything that will benefit the people of Armenia can only be welcomed. CSTO: Armenia has not participated in secretariat’s work recently Recently Armenia has not participated in the work of the secretariat of the CSTO, Imangali Tasmagambetov said. Meeting with U.S., EU not against third parties, says Armenia The meeting scheduled for April 5 is dedicated to strengthening of the Armenia-EU-US cooperation, Yerevan added. Ucom launches network modernization efforts in few regions of Armenia In particular, on March 28, the legacy Mobile Switching Subsystem will be replaced with a new one. |