Bosnia planning to apply for EU membership in mid-FebruaryJanuary 26, 2016 - 18:25 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - After years of lingering behind its neighbors on the path to EU membership, Bosnia's president has announced his country will apply for EU membership in mid-February, the Associated Press reports. Dragan Covic, chair of the three-member presidency, said Tuesday that the formal application will be handed over on February 15 and that by then Bosnia will try to have fulfilled the last two preconditions for the application to be considered as credible by the EU. The country has to create an effective coordination mechanism for dealing with the EU and to adjust a trade agreement with the EU. Most other non-EU countries in the Western Balkans already have candidate status, and Bosnia hopes to obtain it within a year. It still will take years of reforms and negotiations before membership is granted. Related links: Top stories 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". The earthquake caused a temporary blackout, damaged many buildings and closed a number of rural roads. Partner news | Viva-MTS: Tech solutions to modernize infrastructure of border village The border village has been the focus of Viva-MTS and the Foundation for the Preservation of Wildlife and Cultural Values since 2015. Ucom's fixed network launched in Artashat To mark this occasion, the company has introduced a special offer exclusively for Artashat residents. “By Your Side”: IDBank's new support program for displaced Artsakh citizens IDBank is launching a long-term social support program for forcibly displaced Artsakh residents. The Power of One Dram to benefit Road of Life charity The companies inform that the May beneficiary of The Power of One Dram is the “Road of Life” charitable organization. |