  European Commission: Turkey's Accession to EU May Take 20 YearsOctober 16, 2006 - 18:07 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The process of Turkey's accession to the EU is dragging out and may take some 20 years, European Commission President José Manuel Barroso said giving to understand that the pessimism over Turkey's capability to fulfill principal conditions is increasing within the European Union, reports ITAR-TASS. Brussels is especially disappointed to see Ankara's incapability to fulfill the obligations for ensuring freedom of speech and establishment of civic control over the military structures.  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 U.S. believes peace is “possible” in South Caucasus  The United States continues to believe that peace is possible in the South Caucasus, Vedant Patel said.Government reveals details from Pashinyan’s meeting in border village Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan has met with a group of residents of a border village in Armenia’s northern Tavush provinceNarek Manasyan wins European Boxing Championships silver for Armenia Armenia’s Narek Manasyan (92kg) won Armenia’s second silver medal at the European Boxing Championships 2024 on April 28.Blinken urges Azerbaijan to continue negotiations with Armenia Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken has urged Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev to continue negotiations with Armenia. |
