Istanbul court expected to pass decision on Dink case Jan 17January 11, 2012 - 17:18 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The trial related to the murder of Turkish-Armenian journalist Hrant Dink continued before the Besiktas (Istanbul) 14th High Criminal Court on Tuesday, January 10. Suspect Yasin Hayal requested to speak while the lawyers were holding their final speeches, claiming to have been attacked and threatened by prison guards. "While the press is here I want the whole world to know that the Turkish state benefited from my poverty and my inexperience. And now they are trying to eliminate me. Please note down this date, I am starting a revolt," Hayal stated. The next hearing is scheduled for January 17. "All defence lawyers should be present at January 17 hearing. I want to give a decision," Bianet quoted Court President Rustem Eryilmaz as saying. Dink was gunned down on January 17, 2007 in front of his office at the Armenian Agos newspaper in Sisli (Istanbul). 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 | Mirzoyan says meeting with Bayramov was “constructive” At the moment, Ararat Mirzoyan said, there is no basis for additional comments. OSCE vows support for Armenia “in all three directions of security” Achieving stable peace between Armenia and Azerbaijan remains a priority of the OSCE, said Ian Borg. 151 detained as civil disobedience campaigns continue in Yerevan Citizens have been blocking streets in the Armenian capital, demanding Nikol Pashinyan’s resignation. France welcomes Armenia-Azerbaijan meeting in Almaty France has welcomed the new round of negotiations between the foreign ministers of Armenia and Azerbaijan. |