Israel-Turkey tensions growNovember 23, 2009 - 14:53 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Recently, World Youth Chess Championship was held in Turkey. An Israeli girl became Under 14 Girls tournament winner. Yet, Hatikvah, the Israeli national anthem was not played at the award ceremony. Head of Israel's Chess Association has already filed an official protest to World Chess Association.The tournament organizers decided that only hymns of the teams should be played, what constitutes a protocol violation. Last night, Industry and Trade Minister Binyamin Ben-Eliezer arrived at Turkey, aiming to attempt at normalizing bilateral relations, which aggravated after Ankara's screaming TV series on "Zionist occupants' atrocities" in Gaza strip. Turkey refuses to acknowledge Jerusalem as Israeli capital, addressing official letters to Tel Aviv. Turkish Premier Recep Tayyip Erdogan announced he'd meet with Sudan president, charged of crimes against humanity, rather than with Israeli Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu, Kursor reported. 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 | idcoin: New tool in IDBank’s loyalty system IDBank has announced the launch of idcoin, a new tool in the customer loyalty system. U.S., Armenia sign customs deal According to Armenian customs data, U.S.-Armenian trade reached $670 million last year. Glendale mayor to visit Yerevan Asatryan last visited Armenia in December 2022-January 2023 as she helped establish a partnership between Armenia’s Opera House and Los Angeles Opera. Ucom’s fixed network launches in Nor Hachn City residents will be able to use fixed-line Internet, mobile communications and television in one package at more affordable prices. |