Turkey Cheats on EU, Cyprus SaysDecember 8, 2006 - 15:57 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Adopting a decision to open a port and an airport for Cyprus, Ankara as a response demands from the EU to cease the isolation of the Northern part of the island that has been occupied by Turkey since 1974. Though Cyprus immediately denied Turkish demands, its President Tassos Papadopoulos expressed readiness for negotiations. FM Giorgos Lillikas called the Turkish offer a 'derision' at the European Union. In his words the Turkish government just another time promises to fulfill its commitments "only partially", to fulfill its obligations with 'conditions'. On Friday morning Lillikas warned that Cyprus will go back to the previous tough position on Turkey, if other EU states accept the proposal spread by Ankara on Thursday, Deutsche Welle 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 | 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. |