Abdullah Gul may stand trial for money embezzlementMay 19, 2009 - 21:09 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Ankara district court ruled that President Abdullah Gul should stand trial in the case over his party's embezzling money from State Treasury in 1997. According to Hurriyet Daily News periodical, the President's office has released statement on inadmissibility of any criminal charges against president, apart from treason.A court of appeals now will have the final say on the case. "According to the Constitution it is impossible to put a president on trial for any charge apart from treason," says the statement. Disputing the ruling, Government spokesman Cemil Cicek found it unthinkable that presidents are not protected by immunity when deputies are. 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 | Ameriabank's Trade Finance portfolio enriched with four prestigious awards from EBRD and IFC Ameriabank received the awards from international financial institutions in recognition of its trade finance operations. Armenian Economy Minister to make trip to UAE May 20-22 A delegation led by Minister of Economy Gevorg Papoyan will travel to the UAE capital of Abu Dhabi on May 20-22 Armenia Security Council chief traveling to Qatar Secretary of the Security Council of Armenia Armen Grigoryan will travel on a working visit to Qatar. Pillars installed in Armenian border village of Kirants In the Armenian village of Kirants, three border markers have been installed, and border guards stand next to them. |