FU Berlin confers an honorary doctorate on Orhan PamukApril 28, 2007 - 14:31 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - FU Berlin confers an honorary doctorate on Orhan Pamuk, winner of the Nobel Prize in Literature 2006. Pamuk, one of Turkey's most prominent novelists, will be awarded the honorary degree at a public ceremony in the Henry-Ford-Building of the Free University Berlin on May 4th, 2007. FU Berlin honors the Turkish writer for his valuable contribution to world literature and society in general. Pamuk will sign copies of his books after the event, Deutsche Welle reports.The awarding ceremony was due in February but Orhan Pamuk had cancelled the tour amid fears for his safety following the murder of Turkish-Armenian editor 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 | Atom Egoyan film coming to Golden Apricot Yerevan Festival Canadian-Armenian filmmaker Atom Egoyan’s latest film, Seven Veils, is the opening film at GAIFF 2024. Armenia denies more of Azerbaijan’s ceasefire violations Yerevan has denied statements from Baku accusing the Armenian army of violating the ceasefire on the border with Azerbaijan. Israel warns of “serious consequences” after Armenia recognizes Palestine Dmitry Gendelman said the move will have “serious long-term consequences” for Israel-Armenia relations. French envoy travels to Armenia’s Syunik French ambassador to Armenia Olivier Decottignies visited the town of Goris in the country’s southern Syunik province. |