Over 50 French MPs demand to withdraw Turkey’s financing within EU accession frameworkOctober 18, 2010 - 18:13 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Over 50 French MPs support introduction of amendments to the draft law on Financial Assignment, demanding to withdraw stipulation envisaging allocation of Euro 900 million to Turkey in 2007-2013 within the framework of EU accession. As independent French journalist Jean Eckian told PanARMENIAN.Net polls conducted in France show the country supports Turkey’s privileged partnership, rather than full membership in EU. European Committee has already allocated Euro 6 million to Turkey. 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 | Narek 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. Pashinyan, Blinken talk Armenia-U.S. ties over the phone Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan had a phone conversation with US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on April 28, Pashinyan’s office reports. 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. |