  Turks in Igdir go on hunger strike against ArmeniaOctober 18, 2010 - 10:33 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Members of Igdir-based provincial society for “struggle against Armenian claims” went on hunger strike “to protest Armenia’s policy towards Azerbaijan.” According to Turkish media reports, the goal of the two-day action is to call on the international community and the OSCE Minsk Group to intensify efforts for resolution of the Nagorno Karabakh conflict. Igdir, a town in the eastern Turkey, is now populated by Kurds and Azerbaijanis and is considered to be a stronghold of Islamic fundamentalism, along with Erzerum. Before 1915, Armenians constituted the overwhelming majority of Igdir’s population.   Top stories Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev arrived in Moscow on April 22 to hold talks with Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin. 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".   Partner news |  Latest news Yerevan says received 10th draft of peace treaty proposals from Baku  Armen Grigoryan has revealed that Armenia has received the 10th package of peace treaty proposals from Azerbaijan.Kevin Spacey to attend Golden Apricot Film Festival in Yerevan Hollywood actor Kevin Spacey will be a guest of honor at the Golden Apricot Yerevan International Film Festival 2024, the press service of the festival reports.EU, EAEU are incompatible, Russia tells Armenia The arrival of extra-regional players in Armenia “will have consequences,” Russian Deputy PM Alexei Overchuk has said.Armenia top European Youth Team Chess Championships after Round 4 The Armenian national team top the standings at the European Youth Team Chess Championships 2024 on the Greek island of Rhodes. |
