  Ankara’s “Armenian Genocide phobia” looms large, expert says October 31, 2012 - 19:35 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Turkey is becoming apprehensive over political discussions on the Armenian Genocide, a Turkologist believes. As Ruben Melkonyan told PanARMENIAN.Net commenting on the statement of Turkish journalist Enver Aysever, suggesting that in 2015, UN will recognize the Genocide, “the decision may necessitate return of lands and compensation to Genocide survivors,” the expert said. “Turkey’s worries loom large as Genocide’s 100th anniversary nears,” the expert noted. “At present, Turkey is using several ways to struggle against Genocide recognition campaign. Ankara attempts to split the Diaspora and weaken its ties with Armenia, thus hindering Diaspora’s struggle for Genocide recognition. Another measure Ankara resorted to is dissemination of anti-Armenian materials in scientific community,” the expert said, noting that Turkey is actively working to succeed in the two directions mentioned. Partner news  Top stories Nalbandian drew the co-chairs’ attention to ongoing military rhetoric of Azerbaijan, which undermines possibility for peaceful settlement. Tigran Sargsyan: the authorities will do the utmost in the coming 4-5 years to ensure favorable conditions for the people. Members of all parliamentary groups, PM, Energy Minister and the chair of the Public Services Regulatory Commission were invited to participate. Vahan Hovhannisyan voiced hope that the ruling authorities acknowledge the difficulties Armenia currently faces.   Partner news |  Topic Latest news Israeli security expert says Syrian hacker attack foiled  Israel refuses to comment on the strike but officials at the time said Iranian missiles set for Hezbollah were hit.Gyumri to host Europe Day celebrations The celebrations will feature a small information fair, with EU project representatives to brief the visitors on the initiatives launched.1st Armenian interactive fairy tale available for iPhone/iPod Touch The tale sparked great interest in Diaspora. Such projects, namely interactive version of “Alice in Wonderland”, are popular abroad.Expert says Russian FM’s remarks in context of Madrid Principles No decisive developments will follow the meeting between Russian and Azerbaijani foreign ministers, David Jamalyan said. |
