EU Commissioner avoids voicing his opinion in Turkey, fearing of article 301June 6, 2007 - 17:27 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The Foreign Ministers of Turkey and EU Troika met in Ankara June 4 to discuss Turkey's EU bid, the problem of Cyprus and Northern Iraq as well as the domestic situation in the country.Turkish FM Abdullah Gul said Turkey is not going to recede from the EU bid. For his part, German Foreign Minister Frank-Walter Steinmeier said he attaches big importance to reform process and pointed out to necessity of securing freedom of speech and amendments in article 301 of the penal code. When commenting on the statements by the Turkish general staff, EU Commissioner for Enlargement Olli Rehn said, "I can't voice my personal opinion on the decision of the Constitutional Court and interference of the military as long as article 301 is valid," Yerkir 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. |