  Sweden extends full support for Turkey's membershipMay 8, 2009 - 19:50 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Sweden, which will take over the rotating presidency of the European Union (EU) from Czech Republic as of July 1, is extending full support for Turkey's EU bid, Secretary General Maria Asenius announced in Stockholm. Speaking about Turkey's efforts towards EU integration, she noted that Turkey was a strategically important country for the union, however, it should carry on with implementing reforms. Turkish Today's Zaman newspaper quotes the Swedish official as saying that solution of the Cyprus issue will be a remarkable progress in Turkey's ongoing negotiation process with EU.  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 |  Related sections Topic Latest 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. |
