Protests banned at Istanbul airportJune 13, 2012 - 15:19 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The Atatürk Airport Security Commission and the Istanbul deputy governor have banned all labor protests in the airport territory. As Hurriyet Daily News reported citing Doğan agency, the commission, which made the decision in a monthly meeting, announced that authorities would put an to end to all ongoing protests at Atatürk Airport that are being conducted in response to Turkish Airlines’ decision to recently fire over 300 workers for participating in labor action. Hundreds of workers were laid off by the company after participating in the action to protest draft legislation banning strikes and lockouts in the aviation industry late last month. The law went into effect after it was announced in the Official Gazette on June 3 following President Abdullah Gül’s approval. 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 | Greece says ready to help as Armenia fights flooding consequences Greece is ready to assist Armenia in combatting the consequences of deadly floods in the country’s north. “He will leave”: Protest leader no longer demands meeting with Pashinyan Archbishop Bagrat Galstanyan no longer demands a meeting with Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan. Lemkin Institute petition seeks release of Armenians in Azerbaijan The Lemkin Institute is deeply concerned about the continued illegal detention of political prisoners from Karabakh in Azerbaijan. Armenian Catholicos calls for national unity against threats Karekin II issued a message on Republic Day marking the anniversary of the First Armenian Republic. |