  EU Parliament recommends suspending membership talks with Turkey May 20, 2021 - 11:10 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The European Parliament believes the the Commission should recommend that the accession negotiations with Turkey be formally suspended. In recent years, the Government of Turkey has distanced itself increasingly from EU values and standards. As a result, relations have been brought to a historic low point, warned MEPs, who were particularly concerned about the state of the rule of law and respect for fundamental rights. In the report adopted on Wednesday, May 19, they insist that if Turkey does not reverse this current negative trend, the Commission should recommend that the accession negotiations be formally suspended. However, MEPs reaffirmed their conviction that Turkey is a key partner for stability in the wider region, and said they acknowledge the EU’s ongoing diplomatic efforts for a true and effective dialogue with the country.   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 |  Latest news 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.Ucom General Director gives lecture at French University in Armenia The General Director of Ucom Ralph Yirikian delivered a lecture at the French University of Armenia.Kazakhstan welcomes Yerevan, Baku’s agreement to meet in Almaty Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has welcomed the agreement of Baku and Yerevan to hold negotiations in Almaty.Armenia offers to temporarily host, preserve Gaza manuscripts The Armenian Foreign Minister has said Yerevan is ready to help preserve manuscripts from the conflict zone in Gaza. |
