Armenia, along with USA and Israel is one of the most hostile states towards TurkeyJune 1, 2009 - 00:25 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Armenia, along with USA and Israel is one of the most hostile states towards Turkey, says public opinion poll, conducted by Bahcesehir University (Istanbul). According to poll results, 64% of Turkish citizens would be reluctant to be neighbors with Jews and 52% won't wish Christians to be their neighbors. 52% of Turkish citizens wouldn't like to be friends with US.Turkish people believe that Israel is directly responsible for the majority of global problems of today's world. USA and richest EU member states share the second and third positions in "intolerance" ranking. Religion plays one of the most important roles in the lives of Turkish citizens aged 15-18. 62% consider themselves Islamists, and only 18% support the temporal government. Kurdish Labor Party (PKK), according to respondents, is a major threat to Turkey, and the army's still the most popular institute of Turkish society, Milliyet reported. 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 | U.S., Armenia sign customs deal According to Armenian customs data, U.S.-Armenian trade reached $670 million last year. Glendale mayor to visit Yerevan Asatryan last visited Armenia in December 2022-January 2023 as she helped establish a partnership between Armenia’s Opera House and Los Angeles Opera. Ucom’s fixed network launches in Nor Hachn City residents will be able to use fixed-line Internet, mobile communications and television in one package at more affordable prices. Ambassador summoned to Russia returns to Armenia Sergei Kopyrkin has returned to Yerevan more than two weeks after being recalled to Moscow for consultations. |