Day: May 7, 2023

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Senior PKK terrorist ‘neutralized’ by Turkish intelligence in N.Iraq

Trkiye's National Intelligence Organization "neutralized" Eyvaz Beyaz, a wanted senior PKK terrorist, in a cross-border operation in northern Iraq, security sources said on Sunday, Anadolu Agency reports.

Beyaz, codenamed Zerdest Karadeniz, was targeted in an operation by the Turkish National Intelligence Organization in the Duhok-Gara region, said the sources, who requested anonymity due to restrictions on speaking to the media.

Turkish authorities use the term "neutralized" to imply the terrorists in question surrendered or were killed or captured. PKK terrorists often hide out in northern Iraq, near the border with Trkiye, to plot more attacks.

After joining the rural establishment of the terrorist group in 1994, Beyaz attacked gendarmerie troops in Trkiye's Black Sea province of Sinop in 2010 and a police vehicle in the city of the same name in 2011. He also carried out a bomb attack against gendarmerie in the Black Sea province of Trabzon in 2012.

Wanted by Interpol with a red notice, Beyaz is also on the Turkish Interior Ministry's list of wanted terrorists. He is also responsible for attacks on operations launched by Turkish security forces in the Zap region of northern Iraq, the sources added.

Last Thursday Turkish intelligence forces also "neutralized" Ahmet Gumus, a so-called training officer of the PKK terror group, and then on Friday did the same to Necirvan Seven, another wanted PKK terrorist, in northern Iraq.

In its more than 35-year terror campaign against Trkiye, the PKK - listed as a terrorist organization by Trkiye, the US and EU - has been responsible for the deaths of more than 40,000 people, including women, children, and infants.

Source: Azerbaijan State News Agency

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2,307 Azerbaijani nationals work for bp

At the end of the first quarter of 2023, the number of bp's Azerbaijani national employees was 2,307 including fixed-term employees, bp told AZERTAC.

'Since mid-2018, 90% of bp Azerbaijan's professional staff has been nationals. Non-professional staff of bp in Azerbaijan is 100% nationalized,' the company said.

Source: Azerbaijan State News Agency

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Aghtapa village, Jabrayil district

The village of Aghtapa of the Jabrayil district is located on the plains.

The village was occupied by the Armenian armed forces in 1993. During the occupation, Armenian vandals destroyed the village and turned it into ruins.

The valiant Azerbaijan Army, which crushed the Armenian armed forces in the Patriotic War, liberated the village on October 20, 2020.

AZERTAC presents footages of the Aghtapa village, which was subjected to Armenian vandalism during the occupation.

Source: Azerbaijan State News Agency

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Inter Milan beat Roma 2-0 to regain 4th spot in Italian Serie A standings

Inter Milan beat Roma 2-0 in a Saturday Italian Serie A match to regain the fourth spot in the league standings, according to Anadolu Agency.

Inter left-back Federico Dimarco scored the opening goal in the first half at Rome's Olimpico after finishing in the far post.

In the 74th minute, Inter's Belgian forward Romelu Lukaku struck the visitors' second goal following a mistake by Roma's defense.

Inter took a crucial win in Rome as the Nerazzurri keep pushing for a UEFA Champions League berth.

The best four clubs in the league will automatically qualify for Europe's top-tier club tournament.

Inter boosted their points to 63 in 34 matches.

Third-place Juventus have 63 points before their visit to Atalanta on Sunday.

Lazio are second with 64 points.

Inter's archrivals AC Milan are currently in the fifth spot with 61 points.

Napoli won the Italian Serie A title earlier this week - their first Scudetto in 33 years.

The Italian league will conclude after match week 38 in early June.

Source: Azerbaijan State News Agency

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Real Madrid win Copa del Rey for 20th time

Real Madrid beat Osasuna 2-1 to win Spain's Copa del Rey on Saturday for the 20th time, according to Anadolu Agency.

Brazilian winger Rodrygo Goes scored an early opener to give a 1-0 lead to Real Madrid at Seville's La Cartuja Stadium.

Osasuna's Lucas Torro fired a powerful strike outside the box to beat goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois in the 58th minute to even the score.

In the 70th minute, Real Madrid's Rodrygo scored the winning goal.

Real Madrid's German midfielder Toni Kroos' deflected shot fell into Rodrygo's path as the Brazilian attacker was in the area to finish.

The Whites last won the Spanish Cup in 2014.

Barcelona are the record holders in the competition, having won 31 Spanish Cup titles. Athletic Bilbao secured it 23 times.

Osasuna played in the Copa del Rey final twice but never won.

Source: Azerbaijan State News Agency

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Japan PM Kishida visits Seoul to forge closer ties amid North Korea threats

Japan’s Prime Minister Fumio Kishida visits Seoul on Sunday to meet South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol, facing a skeptical public there as the leaders seek deeper ties amid nuclear threats from North Korea and China’s increasing assertiveness, Trend reports citing Al Arabiya.

Kishida’s bilateral visit, the first by a Japanese leader to Seoul in 12 years, returns the trip Yoon made to Tokyo in March, where they sought to close a chapter on the historical disputes that have dominated Japan-South Korea relations for years.

Yoon is facing criticism at home that he has given more than he’s received in his efforts to improve relations with Japan, including by proposing that South Korean businesses - not Japanese companies as ordered by a court - compensate victims of wartime labor during Japan’s 1910-1945 colonial occupation.

South Korean officials are hopeful that Kishida will make some kind of gesture in return and offer some political support, although few observers expect any further formal apology for historical wrongs. Yoon himself has signaled he doesn’t believe that is necessary.

Source: Trend News Agency

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Lithuanian ministry says country’s engineering exports to Kyrgyzstan – among priorities

The most promising area for developing Lithuania’s export opportunities to Kyrgyzstan is engineering industry, a source at the Ministry of Economy and Innovation of Lithuania told Trend.

According to the ministry, Lithuania has potential to increase exports of various machines and equipment to Kyrgyzstan. It mainly includes medical and laboratory equipment, as well as equipment for sewing, food industries, and cargo handling machines.

There is also prospective to boost exports of rubber and plastic products, as well as electrical equipment, including various parts of electric circuits, electric heaters, and spare car parts.

As for the food industry, Lithuania has potential to export vegetable and animal fats and oils, animal feed, and confectionery to Kyrgyzstan. In chemical industry it is mainly various construction materials, paints, and varnishes.

"Diversification of export markets is a priority for the Lithuanian government. According to Lithuanian Statistics, in 2022, Kyrgyzstan ranked 30-th by trade turnover among 211 Lithuania’s trade partners, 24 – by exports, and 45 – by imports," the source said.

According to the department, trade turnover between Kyrgyzstan and Lithuania amounted to 371.8 million euro last year.

Exports to Kyrgyzstan amounted to 325 million euro in 2022, including exports of goods of Lithuanian origin - for 6 million euro, and reexports – for 319 million euro. Lithuanian imports from Kyrgyzstan totaled 46.8 million euro.

Source: Trend News Agency