Armenians and Cyprus Greeks form anti-Turkish alliance at OSCEMay 25, 2011 - 17:58 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Armenians and Cyprus Greeks have formed an anti-Turkish alliance at OSCE to veto the candidature of a Turkish diplomat Ersin Ercin for OSCE Secretary General. According to Turkish Foreign Minister, “Turkey has advanced the candidature of its diplomat, and there are 3 more candidates. The discussion continues. We’ll follow the developments and take a decision.” The alliance supports the candidacy of an Austrian diplomat and politician Ursula Plassnik. "In an organization, including 56 member states, Russia is the greatest supporter of Turkey. Besides, Greek Prime Minister Georgios Papandreou has promised support to Turkey's candidate," Sabah Turkish newspaper reported. 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 | Biden honors resilience of Armenian people on April 24 U.S. President Joe Biden has issued a statement on the 109th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide. Ex-Karabakh leader moved to solitary confinement cell in Baku, his son says David Vardanyan is the son of former Karabakh leader Ruben Vardanyan who who is currently imprisoned in Azerbaijan. Macron says France commemorates 109th anniv. of Armenian genocide Today France commemorates the 109th anniversary of the Armenian genocide of 1915, Macron says. Freedom House concerned by mounting reports of police violence in Armenia Freedom House urged Armenian authorities to investigate this pattern of excessive force and inhumane treatment. |