Hurriyet: Turkey seeks Greek lobby’s supportDecember 16, 2010 - 13:41 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Having lost the support of the Jewish lobby, Turkey faces serious problems in the U.S. Congress. Armenian and Greek lobbying forces are traditionally united in the Congress against Turkey. Now, when they are joined by the Jewish lobby, the Turkish-American relations have been badly damaged, Hurriyet reported. To great surprise, Turkish Foreign Minister Ahmet Davutoglu met with Greek lobbyists in New York. The meeting aimed to establish neighbor relations with Greece and Greek Diaspora. Although it’s impossible to incline the Greek lobby to support Turkey in the course of one meeting, the first step has been taken, the newspaper said. 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 | Scholz hopes Armenia-Azerbaijan peace treaty will be signed this year German Chancellor Olaf Scholz hopes that a peace treaty between Armenia and Azerbaijan will be signed this year. Ucom equips four bus stops in Ijevan with free Wi-Fi Ucom now provides free Wi-Fi coverage in smart bus stops in four communities of Ijevan. Armenia, Russia discuss life extension of Metsamor nuclear plant Issues regarding the extension of life of the 2nd power unit of the Armenian Nuclear Power Plant were discussed in Yerevan. Armenians stage more campaigns against territorial concessions to Azerbaijan Protesters blocked more roads across Armenia on Friday, April 26 in continuing attempts to scuttle territorial concessions to Azerbaijan. |