Turkey arrests 35 in anti-bribery operationJanuary 10, 2014 - 20:08 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - In an operation carried out Friday, Jan 10, by Turkish police units from the Mersin Customs Security and Anti-Smuggling Directorate, 35 people -- including 10 customs personnel -- were detained for alleged involvement in bribery, Today’s Zaman reports. According to a written statement from the Customs and Trade Ministry, the operation was conducted after the ministry and the Central Mediterranean Customs and Trade Zone Directorate received several letters stating that some customs personnel and shipping companies were involved in bribery. During pre-dawn raids at several locations in Mersin, police detained 35 people. The Mersin Prosecutor's Office has ruled for confidentiality in the case, meaning the media will not be able to report details of the case. Related links: 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 | Your home is in Armenia – Ameriabank offers mortgage loans for the Diaspora To buy real estate, Diasporans can apply to Ameriabank online to buy, renovate or build a home anywhere in Armenia. Armenia-Qatar ties discussed in Doha The Secretary of Armenia’s Security Council met with the Deputy Secretary General of the National Security Council of Qatar. ARARAT special evening dedicated to Aznavour's 100th Anniv. On May 20 ARARAT legendary Armenian brandy, celebrated the centennial of Maestro Charles Aznavour with a special event. Surveying works underway in Armenia’s Kirants Surveying works are underway in the Armenian village of Kirants in the northern Tavush province. |