Posts Tagged ‘Turkey’
Ergenekon crossed Dink’s path many times before murder
The revelation of strong links between several defendants in the Ergenekon case and suspects in the killing of Turkish-Armenian journalist Hrant Dink, who was fatally shot by an ultranationalist teenager outside the Agos weekly in 2007, recalls past cases when Dink was challenged by Ergenekon [...]
Karabakh issue — test for Turkish-Russian partnership: Hurriyet
“If in the 1990s someone was to suggest that Turkish-Russian relations could one day reach a level of strategic partnership it would have likely induced uproarious laughter to listeners,” reads an article by Cem Oguz posted in Hurriyet Daily News. The author says that Russia has so far [...]
“What Turkey? What Europe?” seminar held in Salzburg
“What Turkey? What Europe?” is the name of a seminar opened in Salzburg, Austria, on May 9. The seminar was organized by the Salzburg Global Seminar. Among the participants are: Wolfgang Ischinger (Co-Chair) — Chairman, Munich Security Conference, Germany; Suleyman Özdem Sanberk [...]
Medvedev to discuss Armenia-Turkey relations in Ankara
Nagorno-Karabakh conflict, Armenia-Azerbaijan relations and Armenia-Turkey relations will be discussed at Russian President Dmitry Medvedev’s meetings with Turkish leaders, Vice-Chairman of the Yeni Azerbaijan (New Azerbaijan) Party Ali Ahmedov told the Day.Az agency, speaking of Medvedev’s [...]
French Senate to consider bill on penalty for Genocide negation
Senate of France will discuss draft law on criminal responsibility for Genocide negation. Representative of Hay Dat French office Harut Martirosyan told that presently Armenian community is exerting constant efforts no the matter and relevant documents are submitted to Senators. According to [...]
Turkish Premier to receive protests as welcome in Greece
Actions of protests are gearing in Greece for the arrival of a Premier-headed Turkish delegation’s to the country. Haber-7 reported that banners are already strung up in Athens with slogans like “No new Ottomans”, “Protest action during Erdogan’s visit on 14th.” Also a conference [...]
Armenians, Turks to restore Ani ruins
Armenian and Turkish experts will restore the historical bridge between two countries that connects Ani ruins and Surb Khach (Holy Cross) Armenian Church on Akhtamar Island. The restoration projects are being accelerated, Hurriyet Daily News & Economic Review reports. “We can collaborate [...]
Turkish parliament approved reform bill
Turkish parliament passed early Friday the constitutional amendment package introduced by ruling Justice and Development party. The reforms package will go to President Abdullah Gul for final approval, and thereafter referendum can be held within 60 days. Opposition declared they would appeal [...]
Turkish parliament endorsed keypoint of constitutional reforms
After Turkish Parliament rejected the key article #8 of the Constitutional reforms’ package on May 3, next day it passed an important one #17 by 337 votes. Premier Erdogan expected the approval with excitement, right after the adoption ruling party MPs started to congratulate each [...]
Turkey, Armenian and Azerbaijan Wrangle Over Karabakh
Despite optimism from international negotiators about a breakthrough on Nagorno-Karabakh negotiations, jostling among Armenia, Turkey and Azerbaijan persisted during a December 1-2 Ministerial Council session. The session was convened under the auspices of the Organization for Security and [...]