Turkish Interior Minister: Dink murder damaged Turkey's imageJanuary 17, 2008 - 14:43 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - All materials on Hrant Dink's murder were handed over to the judicial authorities, Turkish Interior Minister Besir Atalay said at parliamentary hearings. "Those who are concerned can appeal to the court. Our duty is to do everything in our power to expose the crime," he said. "Dink's murder caused much pain and damaged Turkey's image." "Administrative inspectors were ordered to study all data referring to the murder. You can be confident that if new facts emerge we will take proper measures," Mr Atalay said, Yerkir reports. Agos bilingual newspaper editor Hrant Dink was gunned down at his Istanbul office by ultranationalist Ogun Samast on 19 January 2007. Samast and other 18 suspects in the murder first stood trial on 2 July 2006. The next court session is scheduled for 2 February, 2008. 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 | 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. |