  Finnish PM: EU Can Hamper Talks with TurkeyJune 30, 2006 - 19:26 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The European Union (EU) can freeze talks with Turkey on EU accession, stated Finnish Premier Matti Vanhanen, whose country will assume EU Presidency July 1, 2006, AP reports. «There is always an opportunity to stop the talks. I think Turkey knows it,» Vanhanen remarked.The Finnish Premier also underscored that official Ankara should fulfill all conditions for continuing talks on EU accession, specifically normalize relations with EU member Cyprus. We note that yesterday Olli Rehn, Commissioner for Enlargement stated that talks with Turkey may be ceased or sojourned until Ankara fulfills all conditions of the 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 The Power of One Dram to benefit Road of Life charity  The companies inform that the May beneficiary of The Power of One Dram is the “Road of Life” charitable organization.Ucom General Director gives lecture at French University in Armenia The General Director of Ucom Ralph Yirikian delivered a lecture at the French University of Armenia.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. |
