5 per cent of Austrians support Turkey's EU bidJanuary 31, 2008 - 16:31 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Only 5 per cent of Austrians support Turkey's accession to the European Union. The index has considerably decreased against that of 2002, when Turkey's bid was supported by 32 per cent. At that, only 7 per cent of respondents have no exact stance on the issue. Turkey's accession is supported by 46 per cent in Sweden and 22 per cent in France. Even Cyprus, an old enemy of Turkey, backs the bid with 19 per cent, according to the results of a survey held by the European Stability Initiative (ESI). According to the survey, 60 per cent of the respondents do not highlight the religious aspect. 28 per cent think Europe is a "Christian stronghold". 74 per cent of the respondents do not eye Turkey as a European state. 54 per cent pointed out to cultural differences, Die Presse 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 | Kazakhstan welcomes Yerevan, Baku’s agreement to meet in Almaty Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has welcomed the agreement of Baku and Yerevan to hold negotiations in Almaty. Armenia offers to temporarily host, preserve Gaza manuscripts The Armenian Foreign Minister has said Yerevan is ready to help preserve manuscripts from the conflict zone in Gaza. Aliyev says no need for mediators in Armenia-Azerbaijan process Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev believes that Baku and Yerevan do not mediators in the process of normalizing relations. Aram I supports Karekin II’s “patriotic position” Catholicos of the Great House of Cilicia Aram I has expressed support for the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin. |