Armenian-Turkish border not to open until April 2010December 28, 2009 - 16:04 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Armenian-Turkish border will not open until April 2010. Turkey is a key stakeholder in the region and much depends on its actions, Stratfor expert on Eurasian affairs Marco Papik finds. "In case Turley continues normalizing ties with Armenia without previously consulting with Azerbaijan, we may face a serious crisis in 2010. A key question in the region will be Karabakh conflict. Nagorno Karabakh may become justification for conflicts, as was the case in Bosnia prior to the 1914 World War I," the expert noted.According to him, everything in the region depends on whether Turkey will wish to conclude deal with Armenia without Azerbaijan and whether Russia will allow the latter to use its military might to return Karabakh independently. "Turkey is strengthening its positions, becoming a serious stakeholder on global level. The country's moves towards Armenia are aimed at intensifying its influence in the Caucasus and beyond its borders," he said, 1news.az reported. 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. |