Jose Manuel Barroso: EU and Turkey need timeMay 22, 2007 - 19:21 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - "We have not yet decided whether Turkey should become an European Union member. Also, I do not think that at this moment Turkey is ready to become a member, nor are we ready to take on Turkey as a member. The final decision over full membership will be given in light of the results from the ongoing talks. And we need time for this," head of the EU Commission Jose Manuel Barroso stated to the German "Focus" magazine. Responding to a question about newly elected French President Nicolas Sarkozy's statements in connection to possibly forestalling the new EU talks meant to open next month with Turkey, Barroso said that respect must be shown to promises made in the past. "There was a united vote made to start up talks with Turkey," Barroso underscored. 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. |