Turkey gains over Lebanon?

May 1, 2010 – 14:57 AMT 09:57 GMT
PanARMENIAN.Net –

During his oncoming visit to Beirut, Turkish Prime Minister Recep
Tayyip ErdoÄ?an will meet Lebanese President, Prime Minister and
parliamentary speaker to discuss bilateral Turkish `Lebanese
relations.

Absence of Lebanese authorities at Armenian Genocide 95th
anniversary-dedicated events can be explained by increased influence
of Turkey in Lebanon, according to Shahan Kandaharian, the
Editor-in-Chief of Aztag Beirut-based newspaper.

`It’s been the first time Lebanese TV stations were forbidden from
broadcasting Zartnir Lao music video, possible detriment to
Lebanon-Turkey relations cited. Hostile atmosphere triggered
victimization of Aztag newspaper. The website, covering April 24
Genocide commemoration events, was hacked; with attackers posting
threats in Turkish and the picture of a Turkish flag.’ Shahan
Kandaharian told PanARMENIAN.Net

`Announcement on unified Iran-Turkey-Syria news agency launch was
already made. Recent events clearly signal hyperactivation of Turkey’s
influence in the region,’ Aztag Editor-in-Chief concluded. -DJ-