  Hrant Dink Awarded Bjornson Prize for Publications on Armenian GenocideOctober 5, 2006 - 15:48 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Hrant Dink, the Editor-in-Chief of the 'Akos' Istanbul-based Armenian newspaper, was awarded with Bjornson Prize for the publications on the Armenian Genocide of 1915. The DPA report says that Hrant Dink has many times referred to the issue that is considered disputable in Turkey. The report reminds that in summer 2006 the Turkish Court of Cassations upheld the decision of the First Instance Court on the journalist's suspended sentence. Hrant Dink will receive the $15200 prize in the city of Molde on November 24, says RFE/RL.  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 |  Related sections Topic 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. |
