Earthquake hits Marmara region of TurkeyJuly 12, 2011 - 15:57 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - A 4.7-magnitude earthquake shook Bilecik, in the Marmara region of Turkey on Monday, July 11 evening. The quake was felt around the region, including in Istanbul. The Boğaziçi University Kandilli Observatory and Earthquake Research Institute announced that the epicenter of the earthquake was the town of Bozüyük. Many people panicked and ran out of their buildings into the streets. Patients at the Bilecik hospital were carried outside on wheeled beds. Two aftershocks occurred Tuesday morning at 7:25 p.m. with a 2.7 magnitude and at 7:29 p.m. with a 3.1 magnitude, causing minor damage to some buildings, Hurriyet Daily News reported.   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 |  Latest news Titus, Bilirakis lead legislation to sanction Azerbaijani war criminals  Representatives Dina Titus (D-NV) and Gus Bilirakis (R-FL) have introduced the bipartisan legislation.Armenia: Defense Ministry warns against involving army in political processes The Ministry’s statement came after a video surfaced online, showing soldiers joining the protests in Tavush.Scholz hopes Armenia-Azerbaijan peace treaty will be signed this year German Chancellor Olaf Scholz hopes that a peace treaty between Armenia and Azerbaijan will be signed this year.Ucom equips four bus stops in Ijevan with free Wi-Fi Ucom now provides free Wi-Fi coverage in smart bus stops in four communities of Ijevan. |
