96.1% of Armenian emigrants preferred Russia last year
Combating emigration is combating the causes of emigration, Gagik Eganyan, Head of the Migration Department, Ministry of Regional Administration of Armenia says, Tert.am reports. “We can use sociological instruments to get data. Based on the surveys, I can say that 600,000 people emigrated from Armenia in 1992-1994. In 1995-2001, 350,000 people emigrated from Armenia. In […]
Turkmenistan and Iran discuss transportation ties
On June 6, 2016, the talks with the delegation of the Islamic Republic of Iran, headed by the Minister of Roads and Urban Development Mr. Ahmad Akhundi were held at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan announced details of the meeting. During the meeting, noting the coherent […]
Russia can sell weapons to Armenia, Aliyev says
The fact that Russia is selling weapons to Armenia doesn’t create any allergy in Azerbaijan, Ilham Aliyev, President of Azerbaijan said. He talked during the joint press conference with German Chancellor Angela Merkel in Berlin June 7. He said that Azerbaijan and Russia have common relations in all fields such as security, trade, energy, and […]
Bomb Attack Targets Police Bus in Istanbul
Turkish police bus was targeted in a bomb attack on Tuesday morning in the central district of Istanbul, five people were wounded, CNN Turk reports. The blast occurred at a busy place near to Istanbul University building during the morning rush hour. Several ambulances were sent to the scene. Nearby buildings and some vehicles were […]
Russia’s Main Enemies: USA, Ukraine and Turkey
USA, Ukraine and Turkey are main enemies of Russian people according to poll results. Levada Center of Sociological Researches in Russia released a poll about the enemy-friend scale of Russian people. The center conducted the poll in different regions of Russia by asking questions from young to old people. The majority of the people believes […]
Erdogan reminds Germany’s Namibia Genocide
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan slammed Germany over the parliament resolution on the historical events which recognizes the relocation of Armenians by the Ottoman Empire as “genocide.” He spoke at Sebahattin Zaim University on June 5 and said that Germany blackmailed Turkey by this resolution. He called out the Germans over their history of mass […]
Russia ranked 60th according to World Citizenship Index
Russia has been ranked 60th out of 161 according to the citizenship quality, the results of Henley & Partners Consulting Company research. The company launched a global ranking report of nationalities examined based on the scale of economy, human development, peace, and stability. From an external viewpoint, the index looks at the ability of citizens […]
Armenia, Iran to cancel visa regime
Armenia and Iran plan to sign an agreement to cancel visa regime. The draft document is on the agenda of the Armenian government meeting, which will be held on June 2, Tehran Times reports. Two countries aim at the further development of relations between the two countries, strengthening mutually beneficial economic, trade and other ties, […]
Russia sacrificing Turkey due to a pilot’s mistake, Erdogan says
Turkey is ready to restore relations with Russia, but does not know what type of the first step Russia expects from Turkey, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said. “I do not understand what kind of the first step is being expected from us. We are not a country that is sitting in the defendant’s chair. […]
Russia is arming PKK terrorists, Erdogan says
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan accused Russia of providing anti-aircraft weaponry and rockets to militants of the outlawed Kurdistan Workers Party (PKK), government officials said on Monday, Reuters reports. He spoke to journalists after a visit to the Turkey’s southeastern province of Diyarbakir, Erdogan accused Russia of arming the PKK terrorist organization via Iraq and […]
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