  Turkey's Bid for EU Discussed in AthensMarch 1, 2006 - 19:21 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - A discussion titled "Turkey's policy of denial and prospects of Turkey's membership in the EU" was held in Athens. As reported by RA MFA press office, the event was initiated by the Athens Hay Dat office. The participants exchanged views on the process of Turkey's accession to the EU and stressed the necessity of recognition of the Armenian Genocide. Head of the Greece-Armenia parliamentary group Frasis Kuvelious, head of the European Hay Dat office Loran Leylekian, director of Info-turk agency Dogan Ogutek as well as RA Ambassador to Greece Vahram Kajoian took part in the discussions.  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 Latest news 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.Aliyev says no need for mediators in Armenia-Azerbaijan process Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev believes that Baku and Yerevan do not mediators in the process of normalizing relations.Aram I supports Karekin II’s “patriotic position” Catholicos of the Great House of Cilicia Aram I has expressed support for the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin. |
