  EC Worked out 150 Requirements for TurkeyNovember 3, 2005 - 17:02 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The European Commission (EC) has worked out a list of 150 requirements, without meeting these Turkey cannot be accepted to the EU. Before the end of 2007 Turkey has to repeal death penalty, establish freedom of belief, political control over the military and form an independent judicial system. The talks on adjustment of requirements for Turkey's accession to the EU will start in 2006, however the EU supposes Turkey will not be ready to the reforms before 2015, 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 |  Related sections Topic Latest news Titus, Bilirakis lead legislation to sanction Azerbaijani war criminals  Representatives Dina Titus (D-NV) and Gus Bilirakis (R-FL) have introduced the bipartisan legislation.Armenia: Defense Ministry warns against involving army in political processes The Ministry’s statement came after a video surfaced online, showing soldiers joining the protests in Tavush.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. |
