  Pamuk: Turkey Has to Choose between «Peace» and «Nationalism»November 1, 2005 - 15:47 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - «I censure EU stand over Turkey. I will leave Turkey if nationalism and Islamism rise in the country,» Turkish writer Orhan Pamuk said when presenting his new book Istanbul to German readers. In his words, if the EU keeps its current stand regarding Turkey, it will be responsible for development of nationalism among country citizens. «I consider it a regress. In case of radical nationalism, radical Islamism or military intervention into the civil life, I will leave Turkey and settle in some other country,» O. Pamuk remarked. He said he hoped to Turkey to become part of the EU. «I perceive theEU as a sign of «peace» and Turkey has to choose between «peace» and «nationalism». I hope Turkey will choose «peace», the Yerkir newspaper reported.  Top stories Azerbaijani authorities report that they have already resettled 3,000 people in the Nagorno-Karabakh town of Stepanakert. On June 10, Azerbaijani President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev will leave for Turkey on a working visit. 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.   Partner news |  Related sections Topic Latest news Viva sees growing demand for cloud services  In recent years, medical institutions are starting to make use of Viva’s cloud servicesArmenian, German presidents meet in Berlin Armenian and German Presidents Vahagn Khachaturyan and Frank-Walter Steinmeier met in Berlin.Armenia assumes presidency of Mediterranean Network of Regulatory Authorities The Commission on Television and Radio of Armenia said it expects productive cooperation in various formats.Balance of attached cards in the Idram&IDBank app From now on, users will be able to view the online balances of cards issued by ArCa system banks and attached to the app. |
