Turkey removed its brigade of special forces from EU International Forces causing shock in BrusselsJune 14, 2007 - 15:54 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Turkey removed its brigade of special forces from the make-up of International Forces of the European Union. The contingent was strengthened by aviation and worships. Such a decision was made for the first time in the history of the Union and it has already caused shock in Brussels. It is Ankara's response to the refusal of EUFOR Command to recognize the right of the Turkish side to head the peacekeeping elements of the European Union despite Turks' support for EU's operations in various places, particularly in Bosnia and Herzegovina and Congo. For the first time in the history of EU an entire brigade of a country, strengthened by aviation and worships, is being removed. "By this gesture Ankara makes it clear that Turkey will not any more provide its specially formed brigade to conduct operations under the EU leadership," Sabah newspaper reports. 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 | Viva-MTS: Tech solutions to modernize infrastructure of border village The border village has been the focus of Viva-MTS and the Foundation for the Preservation of Wildlife and Cultural Values since 2015. Ucom's fixed network launched in Artashat To mark this occasion, the company has introduced a special offer exclusively for Artashat residents. “By Your Side”: IDBank's new support program for displaced Artsakh citizens IDBank is launching a long-term social support program for forcibly displaced Artsakh residents. The Power of One Dram to benefit Road of Life charity The companies inform that the May beneficiary of The Power of One Dram is the “Road of Life” charitable organization. |