Alevis in Germany say Armenian Genocide denial must be criminalizedApril 23, 2012 - 18:10 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - On April 21, Armenian Genocide commemoration evening was held at St. Peter's Church in Hamburg, Germany. Over 700 guests of different nationalities attended the event, RA MFA press service reported. Cem Özdemir, leader of the German party of Alliance '90/The Greens stressed the need for the Turkish government to put an end to Armenian Genocide denial policy. “The Armenian Genocide issue must be taught at Turkish educational institutions, as this will enable the Turks to get familiarized with own past,” Mr. Özdemir said. Ali Ertan Toprak, representative of the Alevi community in Germany, in turn, noted that his nation recognizes the Armenian Genocide and condemns the Turkish denial policy. “The Armenian Genocide denial must be criminalized,” he said. Representatives of Assyrian community and Evangelical Church in Germany, who also condemned the Turkish government for Genocide denial, as well as Armenian Ambassador to Germany Armen Martirosyan came up with speeches at the event. Top stories Six total incidents have burned 19 old-growth trees. Friday night 8 trees were torched along the beautiful main entrance. The EU does not intend to conduct military exercises with Armenia, Lead Spokesperson for EU Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Peter Stano says. Hikmet Hajiyev has said that there is no place for USAID operation in Azerbaijan any longer. A telephone conversation between Putin and Pashinyan before the CSTO summit is not planned, Peskov says. Partner news | Viva-MTS: Tech solutions to modernize infrastructure of border village The border village has been the focus of Viva-MTS and the Foundation for the Preservation of Wildlife and Cultural Values since 2015. Ucom's fixed network launched in Artashat To mark this occasion, the company has introduced a special offer exclusively for Artashat residents. “By Your Side”: IDBank's new support program for displaced Artsakh citizens IDBank is launching a long-term social support program for forcibly displaced Artsakh residents. The Power of One Dram to benefit Road of Life charity The companies inform that the May beneficiary of The Power of One Dram is the “Road of Life” charitable organization. |