BMW’s Turkey distributor denies anti-headscarf reportsDecember 29, 2011 - 14:35 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - BMW's Turkey distributor has dismissed claims that it withdrew from sponsoring a TV show because a headscarved woman was featured on it. A statement by the Borusan Group said they were greatly saddened to read such stories circulating on the web. "Borusan Group does not [discriminate against] anyone based on their religion or their lifestyle. We have utmost respect for everyone's faith, clothing and lifestyle,” the statement read. The German carmaker's distributor came under fire after some websites reported that they had canceled their sponsorship agreement for a TV show after the host test-drove a MINI Cooper alongside a headscarved guest. Borusan Group said they held talks to sponsor the said show but never reached an agreement, so no cancellation of sponsorship was possible. "It is not true that the sponsorship negotiations failed due to the episode with MINI Cooper test. We have supplied two BMWs and two MINIs to the same show in the last eight months for testing," the statement said. The Borusan Group said it decided to skip all sponsorship projects in 2012 because of economic ambiguities and fluctuations in the car market, 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 | 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." 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. Armenian army holding strategic command, staff drills Live firing will be carried out using automatic control systems and modern equipment. |