Turkey submitted its application for EU membership 24 years agoApril 14, 2011 - 18:21 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Relations between Turkey and the EU were established over 50 years ago. Turkey’s application to accede to the European Union was made 24 years ago. The process of Turkey’s accession to the EU, which started in 1959 with its joining the European Economic Community, was intensified due to measures taken by Turgut Ozal’s government. On April 14, 1987, Turkey applied to the EU for full membership. Turkey’s chief EU negotiator Egemen Bagis issued a written statement on the anniversary of Turkey’s application for the EU full membership. Bagis said Turkey has taken important actions in this process and continues advancing on its way, TRT-Russian reported. 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. 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. 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. |