  Armenians may become members of Turkish parliament after 45-year break February 22, 2011 - 14:28 AMTPanARMENIAN.Net - Armenians have been included on electoral party lists in Turkey: ruling Justice and Development Party (AKP) – Melkon Karakiose, Tatios Bebek, Margar Yesayan, Jerry Khrimyan and Petros Shirinoglu; main opposition Republican People’s Party (CHP) – Arev Jebej; opposition Nationalist Movement Party (MHP) – Gegham Karapetyan. The leadership of pro-Kurdish Peace and Democracy party considers nomination of Hayko Baghdad, a representative of the Armenian community of Istanbul. “If members of the Armenian community and parties reach an agreement, there is a great possibility that Armenians will join the Turkish parliament after a 45-year break,” Zaman reported. 23 non-Muslims, including 8 Jews, 8 Greeks, 6 Armenians and one Turk-protestant, were elected to the Turkish parliament during the entire period of the Turkish Republic’s existence. The elections to the Turkish Grand National Assembly (TBMM) are due June 12, 2011.   Top stories Azerbaijani authorities report that they have already resettled 3,000 people in the Nagorno-Karabakh town of Stepanakert. On June 10, Azerbaijani President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev will leave for Turkey on a working visit. 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.   Partner news |  Latest news Viva sees growing demand for cloud services  In recent years, medical institutions are starting to make use of Viva’s cloud servicesArmenian, German presidents meet in Berlin Armenian and German Presidents Vahagn Khachaturyan and Frank-Walter Steinmeier met in Berlin.Armenia assumes presidency of Mediterranean Network of Regulatory Authorities The Commission on Television and Radio of Armenia said it expects productive cooperation in various formats.Balance of attached cards in the Idram&IDBank app From now on, users will be able to view the online balances of cards issued by ArCa system banks and attached to the app. |
