Still there is no decision by Erdogan over his candidature for presidential postApril 17, 2007 - 19:05 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - "In the current circumstances there exist a certain risk in connection with my candidature for the presidential post. We will not take the risk," Turkish Prime Minister Recep Erdogan stated. He said, the final decision over nominating his candidature will be made after consultations with political forces of Turkey. Erdogan's decision came after a rally of 300,000 protesters in Ankara, who protested against country's islamization that Erdogan and his "Justice and development" party lead to. Today the Prime Minister met with leaders of parliamentarian opposition, Turkish media reports. On April 16 the process of proposing candidature for the presidential post launched in Turkey. Elections will be hold in the parliament May 22. The time for registration expires April 25 and the Prime Minister stated he will give his final answer till that period. Beginning from April 26 within 20 days deputies of Turkish Grand National Assembly must elect the next president of the country. The current President Ahmed Necdet Sezer is follower of Kemalism, who protect principles of secular state. 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 | Biden honors resilience of Armenian people on April 24 U.S. President Joe Biden has issued a statement on the 109th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide. Ex-Karabakh leader moved to solitary confinement cell in Baku, his son says David Vardanyan is the son of former Karabakh leader Ruben Vardanyan who who is currently imprisoned in Azerbaijan. Macron says France commemorates 109th anniv. of Armenian genocide Today France commemorates the 109th anniversary of the Armenian genocide of 1915, Macron says. Freedom House concerned by mounting reports of police violence in Armenia Freedom House urged Armenian authorities to investigate this pattern of excessive force and inhumane treatment. |