  Turkey Should Be Honest about Her PastOctober 13, 2006 - 14:16 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - "It is very worrisome that people in and outside Turkey are being threatened or prosecuted, if they recognize the Armenian Genocide," Dutch Prime Minister Jan Peter Balkenende told Reformatorisch Dagblad newspaper."The Motion of December 2004 called upon the government, to continuously and explicitly raise the recognition of the Armenian Genocide. Turkey should be honest about her past and come to terms with it", Balkenende argued. The negotiations with Turkey for accession are a classical example of how it should not be done, van der Staaij of SGP said. His colleague Rouvoet wondered how it is possible that Turkey still can have the EU negotiations so much her own way. To the opinion of the Dutch parliament the negotiation negotiations have to stop if Turkey does not allow Cypriot ships and airplanes.   Top stories Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev arrived in Moscow on April 22 to hold talks with Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin. 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".   Partner news |  Related sections Latest news Viva: Armenia's leading technology company introduces a new trademark  The updated brand Viva reflects a qualitatively new level of digital services.Turkey restoring 500-year-old Surp Sarkis Armenian Church During the program, Sahak Maşalyan, the Patriarch of Türkiye's Armenians, inspected the historic church and offered prayers.Cumulative deposit on flexible terms: Byblos Bank Armenia's new offer Once the deposit is fixed, it can be topped up at any time, and interest will be accrued quarterly.BSEC Secretary General due in Armenia on July 1 On July 1, the Secretary General of the Black Sea Economic Cooperation Organization (BSEC) Lazar Comanescu will pay a working visit to Armenia. |
