european parliament

Armenian Genocide issue in the European parliament soon

Hasmik — Tue, 15 Sep 2009 06:56:49 -0500

Turkey is again concerned with the international acknowledgment campaign of the fact of Armenian Genocide. As Turkish “Sabah” daily informs, the issue of the Armenian Genocide will be raised at the European parliament on October 6.

European Election Results To Be Declared Sunday

Armen Hareyan — Thu, 04 Jun 2009 07:56:03 -0500

European are electing a parliament. The European Parliament elections began on Thursday in Britain and the Netherlands, with 736 European Union (EU) lawmakers to be elected but turnout expected to be low.

UK Twitter Users Opposing, Supporting Right-Wing Political Party

DoloresM — Wed, 03 Jun 2009 18:51:43 -0500

An important European Union election has prompted British users on Twitter to go out and vote tomorrow and to express their fierce support or opposition for a very controversial political organization - the British National Party (BNP).

Euro Parliament Passes Stringent Immigration Guidelines

Armen Hareyan — Wed, 18 Jun 2008 22:30:25 -0500

The European parliament has passed tough new immigration guidelines that sparked protests on the part of human rights groups and some lawmakers. For VOA, Lisa Bryant has more from Paris.

European Parliament Urges Israel to Lift 'Failed' Blockade of Gaza

seher — Fri, 22 Feb 2008 13:40:07 -0600

The European Parliament has passed a resolution urging Israel to lift its blockade of the Hamas-ruled Gaza Strip.

Reinfeldt Speaks to European Parliament

seher — Wed, 20 Feb 2008 12:54:28 -0600

Speaking to the European Parliament in Strasbourg Tuesday, Swedish Prime Minister Fredrik Reinfeldt called for a shift in the EU away from spending on agriculture and towards innovation.

European Parliament wants to help democracy in Armenia

seher — Wed, 20 Feb 2008 10:23:50 -0600

“The European Parliament wants to help Armenia to become a more democratic state. Armenia is close to the European Union and we were pleasantly surprised by the high appearance of voters, said Marie Anne Isler Beguin, Head of the European Parliament delegation.

Polls Show Bulgarian Socialists Gaining Most seats in EU Parliament

Dinka — Sun, 20 May 2007 13:34:46 -0500

Early exit polls show Bulgaria's ruling Socialists have won the most seats in the European Parliament in the Balkan country's first such election since joining the European Union in January.

European Parliament Condemns CIA Rendition Flights

Dinka — Wed, 14 Feb 2007 10:33:22 -0600

European Parliament Calls For Moratorium On Death Penalty

Dinka — Thu, 01 Feb 2007 07:37:34 -0600

EU Committee Criticizes Members On CIA Flights

Dinka — Tue, 23 Jan 2007 08:42:30 -0600

Merkel Sets Out Vision For EU Presidency

Dinka — Wed, 17 Jan 2007 08:34:10 -0600