  Orhan Pamuk Pessimistic about Turkey's Accession to EUDecember 7, 2006 - 13:53 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Turkish writer and Nobel Prize winner, Orhan Pamuk believes that his country's accession to EU will benefit both sides, but he is pessimistic on the issue. ''This is a question that upsets me. And it is the most critical comment I can make now. If Turkey enters the EU, it will be beneficial for the European Union and democracy in Turkey. It would prove that not conflicts but harmony exist between civilizations. But during the recent two years inspiration abated,'' Pamuk told a news conference in Stockholm, where he will be awarded Nobel Prize for literature December 10, RIA Novosti reports.  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 |  Related sections Topic Latest news Titus, Bilirakis lead legislation to sanction Azerbaijani war criminals  Representatives Dina Titus (D-NV) and Gus Bilirakis (R-FL) have introduced the bipartisan legislation.Armenia: Defense Ministry warns against involving army in political processes The Ministry’s statement came after a video surfaced online, showing soldiers joining the protests in Tavush.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. |
