French President stands firm in his opposition to Turkey's EU bidMay 24, 2007 - 16:02 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - French President Nicolas Sarkozy confirmed his opposition to Turkey being allowed to join the European Union. During his speech in the Headquarters of the EU Commission in Brussels Sarkozy underlined he has not changed his stance on the issue of allowing Turkey to enter the European Union. "I think there is no place for Turkey in the European Union. I have not changed my viewpoint in this regard," he stated. Sarkozy thinks this issue must be discussed only after reforming EU institutions. At the same time he refused to say if Paris will undertake any steps for continuing negotiations with Ankara on his EU membership, which are on the way from 2005, world media 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 | 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. |