Armenia is ready to open the border with Turkey tomorrow

Armenia is ready to open its borders with Turkey and establish diplomatic relations tomorrow, Ruben Rubinyan, Armenia’s special representative for the normalization of relations with Turkey, said in an interview with Radio Azatutyun. “If Armenia is ready for this – it means that the issue of implementation depends on Turkey’s political will, because Armenia obviously…

Turkey: the European Parliament criticizes the deterioration of the rule of law

The European Parliament warned on Tuesday June 7 against the deterioration of human rights in Turkey, calling for real efforts from Ankara without which no prospect of resuming EU accession negotiations is possible. By 448 votes (67 votes against, 107 abstentions), MEPs adopted a non-binding report which deplores “the decline in fundamental freedoms, democracy and…

“Türkiye” and no longer “Turkey”: why Turkey is changing its name at the United Nations

Welcome to “Türkiye” ! In a letter to the UN, Ankara asks to no longer be called “Turquie” in French, and especially “Turkey” in English. The country prefers its Turkish name “Türkiye”. Stop calling it “Turkey” or “Turkey” at the United Nations. The Asian country closest to Europe is now officially called in all languages…