Turkish EU Membership Probability Very High, Turkish Expert BelievesJuly 29, 2006 - 15:24 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The probability of Turkey's membership at the EU is very high, Turkish expert Gultekin Burcu told a PanARMENIAN.Net reporter in Yerevan. In her words, firstly economic reforms are necessary. «However, these should be in line with human rights and freedom of expression reforms, reconsideration of some articles of the Criminal Code. I am an optimist however and I believe that Turkey is on a right way,» she noted.At that she underscored that economy underlies everything. «If countries of the region understand that trading is more profitable than fighting, solution of conflicts may become a bit closer. I do not say that development of economic ties is a panacea for all problems, but these are necessary,» Gultekin Burcu stressed. 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. |