Turkey submitted its application for EU membership 24 years agoApril 14, 2011 - 18:21 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Relations between Turkey and the EU were established over 50 years ago. Turkey’s application to accede to the European Union was made 24 years ago. The process of Turkey’s accession to the EU, which started in 1959 with its joining the European Economic Community, was intensified due to measures taken by Turgut Ozal’s government. On April 14, 1987, Turkey applied to the EU for full membership. Turkey’s chief EU negotiator Egemen Bagis issued a written statement on the anniversary of Turkey’s application for the EU full membership. Bagis said Turkey has taken important actions in this process and continues advancing on its way, TRT-Russian 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 | Power of One Dram sums up two-year program with Teach for Armenia Idram Junior also joined the companies during the visit, bringing with it a fascinating intellectual game for children Yerevan Mayor to travel to Paris on May 15-19 The official delegation headed by Yerevan Mayor Tigran Avinyan will travel to Paris from May 15 to 19. Armenia, India hold first defense consultations The meeting was attended by Indian Ambassador Nilakshi Saha Sinha and Defense Attaché Brigadier General Naveen Nijhawan. Civil disobedience campaigns continue in Yerevan People demanding Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan’s resignation again blocked streets in Yerevan on May 15. |