British analyst calls on Turkey to recognize Armenian GenocideNovember 21, 2011 - 16:20 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Turkey must recognize the Armenian Genocide, distinguished British analyst Robert Fisk said, Etha reports. Fisk made a report on the Armenian Genocide, assassination of Agos editor-in-chief Hrant Dink, and problems related to human rights situation in Turkey. Robert Fisk noted that Turkish media are state-controlled stressing the necessity to remove article 301 from Turkish Penal Code, which stipulates penalties for “insulting the Turkish nation.” Under the aforesaid article proceedings have been launched against famous Turkish journalists and academics, including Turkish-Armenian journalist Hrant Dink. 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 | Armenia, Turkey discuss restoration of historic bridge The meeting took place on May 17 in Ashgabat on the sidelines of an international conference of ministers of culture. India wants Armenia’s proposals on use of Chabahar port India is expecting proposals from Armenia regarding the use of Chabahar port in Iran, Indian ambassador says. EU welcomes Armenia-Azerbaijan “progress” The EU has welcomed “progress” made in the framework of the Armenia-Azerbaijan border delimitation process. Belarus opposition leader slams Lukashenko for Karabakh trip Belarusian opposition politician Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya has harshly criticized the visit of Lukashenko to Karabakh. |