H. Tchoboian: Eurocommission Should Demand that Turkey Recognize Armenian GenocideNovember 10, 2005 - 14:27 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - November 9 the Eurocommission published its recurrent report on Turkey. In spite the document composed of 150 pages addresses the Armenian issue several times, it consistently avoids use of the term «genocide». «The European Commission avoids a major component of the Armenian issues - determining the stand over the Turkish denialist policy. The Genocide issues is considered merely as trample of freedom of speech and a national minority problem. The European Commission does not put forward any requirements that Turkey recognize the Genocide and compensate the damage,» stated President of the European Armenian Federation Hilda Tchoboian. Concerning the blockade against Armenia a reference to the negotiation process is made, while it, like the Cyprus issue, should cause EU unease over regional security and stability, she also remarked. «We expect that the European Commission will finally take into account demands of European citizens and especially European Parliament resolution instead of providing demands convenient to Ankara,» Hilda Tchoboian stated. Within the framework of the talks the EC should put forward clear and true political demands of recognition of the Armenian Genocide by the Turkish state,» H. Tchoboian summed up, reported the Yerkir newspaper. 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 | Court in Azerbaijan extends former Karabakh leader’s arrest by 5 months The Binagadi District Court in Azerbaijan has granted the prosecutor’s petition to extend the arrest of Arkady Ghukasyan. Ucom General Director joins High-Tech Development Panel Discussion The discussion was titled "The Role of International Corporations and Investors as Catalysts for Development of High-Tech Ecosystem." U.S. still believes “peace is possible” between Armenia, Azerbaijan The United States continues to believe that peace is possible between Armenia and Azerbaijan, Vedant Patel says. Dozens detained as antigovernment protest continue in Armenia At least 63 people demanding Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan’s resignation were detained on May 14 as they blocked streets in Yerevan. |