Turkish state TV signals future broadcasts in ArmenianJanuary 12, 2009 - 15:58 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Turkey's state-run Turkish Radio Television (TRT) is moving toward cooperation with Armenia's Public Television to promote dialogue between the two neighbors.After Abdullah Gul's landmark visit to Yerevan, TRT general manager Ibrahim Sahin, announced TRT may start broadcasting in Armenian. TRT and Armenia's First Channel have also signed a memorandum of understanding which will promote dialogue between the two states and exchange of information and experience, he said, adding that broadcasting in Georgian and Russian is also under consideration. TRT's official website, which currently operates in Turkish only, will be transformed to serve in 12 languages, Sahin said, Hurriyet daily reports. 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 | 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. Ucom General Director gives lecture at French University in Armenia The General Director of Ucom Ralph Yirikian delivered a lecture at the French University of Armenia. Kazakhstan welcomes Yerevan, Baku’s agreement to meet in Almaty Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has welcomed the agreement of Baku and Yerevan to hold negotiations in Almaty. Armenia offers to temporarily host, preserve Gaza manuscripts The Armenian Foreign Minister has said Yerevan is ready to help preserve manuscripts from the conflict zone in Gaza. |