ACTS OF TERRORISM EXPECTED IN TURKEY ON NEW YEAR EVEDecember 24, 2003 - 19:04 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The Turkish authorities have reported they possess information that acts of terrorism will be perpetrated in the country on the Christmas days. According to the data of the special services, "the third wave of mass actions" will follow the recent Istanbul acts of terrorism. Israeli, US establishments, representations of other Western countries may become the targets of the acts. The opportunity for actions to take place in one of the most visited trade streets in Istanbul is not ruled out. As reported by the intelligence services, several militants have penetrated into Turkey from neighboring Syria to commit acts of terrorism, "Associated Press" agency 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 | Lemkin Institute petition seeks release of Armenians in Azerbaijan The Lemkin Institute is deeply concerned about the continued illegal detention of political prisoners from Karabakh in Azerbaijan. Armenian Catholicos calls for national unity against threats Karekin II issued a message on Republic Day marking the anniversary of the First Armenian Republic. Pashinyan: Armenia’s desired goal is “on the horizon” Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan has said that Armenia is moving forward “without interruption”. Opposition leader, supporters spend night at Sardarapat memorial Police made nearly 300 arrests the day before as Galstanyan and his supporters continued to demonstrate in Yerevan. |