Baku to release book discrediting AtaturkJanuary 10, 2011 - 17:51 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Yeni Azerbaijan ruling party will release a book featuring correspondence between the founder of the Turkish Republic Mustafa Kemal Ataturk with Lenin, which contains shocking revelations of his wife Latifa, and assertions of Necip Fazıl Kisakurek naming Vahideddin as the ideologist of liberation war, rather than Ataturk. Azerbaijani authorities characterized the book as discrediting evidence against Turkey, according to Poliqon website. The book is scheduled for release on January 29, marriage anniversary of Ataturk and Latifa. Earlier, Turkish diplomat Turgut Er released a book, portraying dark episodes in the biography and anti-democratic governing of Heydar Aliyev. Azeri authorities were reported as attempting to pressure both the author and Turkish government, announcing the work to be a “slander”. 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. |