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October 22, 2009

Davutoğlu briefs Parliament on Armenia protocols

Davutoğlu briefs Parliament on Armenia protocols Wednesday, October 21, 2009 ISTANBUL - Anatolia News Agency The Turkish government on Wednesday submitted the recently signed protocols on establishing diplomatic ties with Armenia to Parliament for ratification. Turkish Foreign Minister Ahmet Davutoğlu briefed Parliament on Wednesday afternoon on… » more »
October 21, 2009

U.S. To Push For Swift Deal on Turkey, Says Top Envoy on Armenia Trip

U.S. To Push For Swift Deal on Turkey, Says Top Envoy on Armenia Trip YEREVAN (Combined Sources)-The United States will continue to press for a speedy and unconditional implementation of the Turkish-Armenian agreements, a top U.S. diplomat was reported to say during her first visit to Yerevan on Tuesday. The statement by Tina Kaidanow,… » more »
October 21, 2009

New Elections if Sarkisian Concedes on Karabakh, Says Manoyan

New Elections if Sarkisian Concedes on Karabakh, Says Manoyan YEREVAN-The Armenian Revolutionary Federation's political affairs director said in an interview with Reuters Tuesday that if President Serzh Sarkisian makes concessions in the Karabakh conflict process, then new elections would be demanded. This follows the party's announcement recently that it,… » more »
October 20, 2009

Poll Finds Turkey Deal Unpopular In Yerevan

Poll Finds Turkey Deal Unpopular In Yerevan YEREVAN (RFE/RL)-Most residents of Yerevan oppose Armenia's fence-mending agreements with Turkey and do not look forward to the possible reopening of the Turkish-Armenian border, according to an opinion poll released by on Monday. The government-linked Armenian Sociological Association (ASA) conducted… » more »
October 20, 2009

Armenians oppose Turkey thaw, support open border

Armenians oppose Turkey thaw, support open border Tuesday, October 20, 2009  YEREVAN - Agence France-Presse Most Armenians oppose a deal to establish ties with longtime foe Turkey, according to a poll released Monday, but nearly half nonetheless want to see the border between the two countries opened.… » more »
October 19, 2009

Erdoğan slams Israel as a 'persecutor'

Erdoğan slams Israel as a persecutor Sunday, October 18, 2009 ANKARA - Agence France Press Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdoğan slammed Israel as a "persecutor" on Saturday in the latest verbal volley since the Gaza offensive raised tension between the regional allies. "Turkey has never,… » more »
October 17, 2009

Thousands Rally in Yerevan Against Protocols

Thousands Rally in Yerevan Against Protocols YEREVAN (Yerkir Media)-Thousands turned out Friday for a rally, organized by the Armenian Revolutionary Federation, in opposition to the protocols and pledged to step up efforts to ensure that the agreements are not ratified in parliament. The rally at Charles… » more »
October 16, 2009

Sarkisian Condemned For Celebrating Turkish Goals

Sarkisian Condemned For Celebrating Turkish Goals YEREVAN (RFE/RL)-President Serzh Sarkisian faced harsh criticism from domestic political opponents, media and football fans on Thursday for what they saw as his unbridled celebration of Turkey's defeat of Armenia in a high-profile match the previous night. Playing in the… » more »
October 16, 2009

Armenian PM Decries ‘Waste’ Of Government Money

Armenian PM Decries ‘Waste’ Of Government Money YEREVAN (RFE/RL)-Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan publicly berated Armenia's Ministry of Transport and Communication on Thursday over what he called a misuse of government funds earmarked for the reconstruction of rural roads across the country. Sargsyan also accused the ministry of… » more »
October 15, 2009

ARF to Defy Ban on Friday Rally in Yerevan

ARF to Defy Ban on Friday Rally in Yerevan YEREVAN (RFE/RL)-The Armenian Revolutionary Federation said on Wednesday that it will defy a government ban and again rally supporters in Yerevan this week in protest against the controversial Turkish-Armenian agreements penned in Switzerland on October 10 and scheduled to be… » more »