Armenian Genocide: Turkish Deputies Threaten FranceOctober 5, 2006 - 17:18 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - A delegation of Turkish deputies were received Wednesday by Jack Lang, deputy and former minister (socialist party), to protest against the bill penalizing the Armenian Genocide which must be submitted to the French Parliament on October 12. The members of Turkish Parliament stated clearly that economic reprisals would be inflicted on France in the event of adoption of the bill by the French deputies. If adopted, the Law will condemn the deniers of the Armenian Genocide and fine them of 45.000 euros and up to 5 years in prison, French independent journalist Jean Ekian told PanARMENIAN.Net They threaten in addition, to expel the 70 000 Armenians living "illegally" on the Turkish territory for the same reasons. The French companies, questioned on this problem, having contracts with Turkey, reacted moderately, saying that they "know the music" and that would relate to only contracts to come and not those signed before. This new interference of the Turkish State in the decisions of the French policy is a response to the statement of French president Jacques Chirac at the time of his visit to Armenia when he declared that Turkey was to acknowledge the Armenian Genocide to integrate into the European Union. Top stories 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. In 2023, the Azerbaijani government will increase the country’s defense budget by more than 1.1 billion manats ($650 million). The bill, published on Monday, is designed to "eliminate the shortcomings of an unreasonably broad interpretation of the key concept of "compatriot". Partner news | Lemkin Institute petition seeks release of Armenians in Azerbaijan The Lemkin Institute is deeply concerned about the continued illegal detention of political prisoners from Karabakh in Azerbaijan. Armenian Catholicos calls for national unity against threats Karekin II issued a message on Republic Day marking the anniversary of the First Armenian Republic. Pashinyan: Armenia’s desired goal is “on the horizon” Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan has said that Armenia is moving forward “without interruption”. Opposition leader, supporters spend night at Sardarapat memorial Police made nearly 300 arrests the day before as Galstanyan and his supporters continued to demonstrate in Yerevan. |