TRT prepares to launch Armenian TV channelJune 24, 2009 - 23:59 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Just months since it began radio broadcasts in Armenian, state-owned Turkish Radio and Broadcasting Corporation, or TRT, is now preparing to launch an Armenian television channel. TRT Radio Bureau and Foreign Broadcasts Director Senol Goka confirmed that Armenian television broadcasts would begin within a year.Initial efforts to broadcast in Armenian began after a meeting between president of Armenia and Turkey Abdullah Gul and Serge Sargsyan, last September when Gul visited Yerevan for a football match between the national teams of the two countries. According to Mr. Gok, television and radio broadcasts will be produced by the same work team. 18 month ago Turkey's government made a decision to launch a radio channel in Armenian. According to Mr. Goka, the works towards Armenian broadcasting are moving forward. "Broadcasts in Armenian carry a message to Armenia and the world," Goka said. "We are tackling the common history of the two nations. We are emphasizing our joint values in order to strengthen the links between the two people." 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. |