  Turkey plans Yerevan-Istanbul direct flights?December 1, 2008 - 16:30 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Turkey plans to schedule direct flights from Istanbul to Armenia's capital Yerevan in order to boost the recent process of renewed relations between the two countries. The progress of this plan is directly connected to Armenia's attitude toward Turkey and Azerbaijan, an unnamed source was quoted by Hurriyet Daily as saying. "Azerbaijan's position on the issue will also be considered. No exact decision has been taken as yet. The issue should be assessed as a mental exercise," the source said. Turkey closed the border with Armenia in 1993, as a token of solidarity with Azerbaijan in the Nagorno Karabakh conflict.   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 Latest 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. |
