  Law penalizing racist statements enacted in France since 2008, Justice Minister saysMay 5, 2011 - 15:40 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - French Minister of Justice Michel Mercier said they remember all provisions of the criminal legislation, which can be implemented. A circular will be sent to all prosecutors this week, it will envisage a punishment for insulting members of the Armenian community, Mercier said after a French Senate sitting. The French Senate on May 4 did not consider the resolution that if passed would criminalize the denial of the Armenian Genocide in France. With a vote 196 to 74, the senate blocked a formal debate on the issue. Mercier also noted that a law penalizing racist statements has been enacted in France since 2008. “Provisions of the law were discussed during a meeting between representatives of the Armenian community with President Sarkozy. The government will not stay aside – the Armenian Genocide is a recognized fact for us,” AFP quoted Mercier as saying.   Top stories Azerbaijani authorities report that they have already resettled 3,000 people in the Nagorno-Karabakh town of Stepanakert. On June 10, Azerbaijani President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev will leave for Turkey on a working visit. Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev arrived in Moscow on April 22 to hold talks with Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin. Authorities said a total of 192 Azerbaijani troops were killed and 511 were wounded during Azerbaijan’s offensive.   Partner news |  Latest news Viva sees growing demand for cloud services  In recent years, medical institutions are starting to make use of Viva’s cloud servicesArmenian, German presidents meet in Berlin Armenian and German Presidents Vahagn Khachaturyan and Frank-Walter Steinmeier met in Berlin.Armenia assumes presidency of Mediterranean Network of Regulatory Authorities The Commission on Television and Radio of Armenia said it expects productive cooperation in various formats.Balance of attached cards in the Idram&IDBank app From now on, users will be able to view the online balances of cards issued by ArCa system banks and attached to the app. |
