Turkish Press
May 5 2005

Press Review

TURKIYE
Bahceli: The Armenian allegations are an EU game played on Turkey

BAHCELI: “THE ARMENIAN ALLEGATIONS ARE AN EU GAME PLAYED ON TURKEY”

Commenting on recent pressure from Armenian allegations, Nationalist
Movement Party (MHP) leader Devlet Bahceli said yesterday that this
was no coincidence. Speaking at a press conference at the MHP’s
Ankara headquarters, Bahceli said, “The Armenian issue is the result
of policies of the European Union towards Turkey.” Stressing that
certain circles were getting support from the EU, Bahceli warned
that similar activities would mount in the coming days. Asked about
a recent Swiss legal inquiry into Turkish Historical Society (TTK)
head Yusuf Halacoglu, the MHP leader called the incident a good
example of the hypocrisy of European countries. In addition, Bahceli
warned citizens about ethnic provocations. “No one can draw Turkish
nationalists into illegal activities. We’ll act with common sense,”
said Bahceli. /Turkiye/

From: Emil Lazarian | Ararat NewsPress