Turkey suspends consular services in DamascusMarch 16, 2012 - 17:34 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Turkey has urged its citizens in Syria to return home, saying some consular services will be halted in Damascus next week. The Foreign Ministry says in a statement Friday, March 16 that developments in Syria have brought about serious security risks for Turkish citizens and they are "strongly urged to come home." It says consular services at the Turkish embassy in Damascus will be halted at the end of office hours on March 22. However, it says the Turkish consulate in Aleppo will remain open. The Turkish embassy in Damascus also remains open, The Associated Press 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 | Viva-MTS: Tech solutions to modernize infrastructure of border village The border village has been the focus of Viva-MTS and the Foundation for the Preservation of Wildlife and Cultural Values since 2015. Ucom's fixed network launched in Artashat To mark this occasion, the company has introduced a special offer exclusively for Artashat residents. “By Your Side”: IDBank's new support program for displaced Artsakh citizens IDBank is launching a long-term social support program for forcibly displaced Artsakh residents. The Power of One Dram to benefit Road of Life charity The companies inform that the May beneficiary of The Power of One Dram is the “Road of Life” charitable organization. |