Turkish Media: Term "Genocide" Not To Be Used in European Commission ReportNovember 9, 2005 - 16:47 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The report on Turkey to be issued by the European Commission is in the limelight of the Turkish press. According to Zaman Turkish newspaper, despite the efforts of the Armenian lobbyists the authors of the report will avoid term "genocide". The report maintains a provision about Armenian-Turkish relations, where the phrase "tragic events of 1915" is used. It mentions that Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayip Erdogan sent a letter to Armenian President Robert Kocharian, in which an examination of 1915 events by independent experts is suggested. The paper addresses also Robert Kocharian's proposal to start negotiations without preconditions.According to report of Milliyet Turkish newspaper, the report will not rate Kurds as national minorities. The term «national minority will refer to representatives of non-Muslim peoples only. 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 | Ucom’s fixed network launches in Nor Hachn City residents will be able to use fixed-line Internet, mobile communications and television in one package at more affordable prices. Armenia parliament to consider draft proposal on impeachment June 17 The Armenian Parliament will hold an extraordinary session on June 17 to consider a draft proposal on the resignation of the government. Armenia to send Deputy Foreign Minister to Berlin’s Ukraine Recovery Conference Georgia will attend the forum at the level of Prime Minister, Foreign Minister, while Azerbaijan will send their Foreign Minister. About 173 million drams and more than 30 beneficiary funds. "The Power of One Dram" is 4 years old In June 2020, the exclusive joint corporate social responsibility initiative of Idram and IDBank "The Power of One Dram" was launched. |