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 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 | Greece says ready to help as Armenia fights flooding consequences Greece is ready to assist Armenia in combatting the consequences of deadly floods in the country’s north. “He will leave”: Protest leader no longer demands meeting with Pashinyan Archbishop Bagrat Galstanyan no longer demands a meeting with Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan. Lemkin Institute petition seeks release of Armenians in Azerbaijan The Lemkin Institute is deeply concerned about the continued illegal detention of political prisoners from Karabakh in Azerbaijan. Armenian Catholicos calls for national unity against threats Karekin II issued a message on Republic Day marking the anniversary of the First Armenian Republic. |