European Court of Human Rights secures Hrant Dink family claim against TurkeyAugust 23, 2010 - 14:19 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The European Court of Human Rights secured the claim of the family of slain Agos newspaper editor Hrant Dink against Turkey, condemning lack of precautionary measures to ensure his safety and ineffective investigation of murder case. Dink, Turkish journalist of Armenian descent who was shot to death by an ultranationalist assailant in January 2007, had filed a case at the European Court of Human Rights seeking annulment of his conviction for insulting Turkishness under Article 301. Following his assassination, his family filed another complaint at the European court against Turkey, saying that despite the gendarmerie and police having been informed about threats and murder plans against Dink, they had failed to take action to prevent the murder. The two cases were then combined by the European court, which will announce a comprehensive ruling on the claim of Dink’s family in early September. Related links: 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 | 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. Armenia, Russia discuss life extension of Metsamor nuclear plant Issues regarding the extension of life of the 2nd power unit of the Armenian Nuclear Power Plant were discussed in Yerevan. Armenians stage more campaigns against territorial concessions to Azerbaijan Protesters blocked more roads across Armenia on Friday, April 26 in continuing attempts to scuttle territorial concessions to Azerbaijan. |