Bundestag to hold another discussion on Genocide recognition in JuneApril 13, 2016 - 13:27 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The resolution “Recognizing the events of 1915 as Genocide” is set to once again be discussed in the German Bundestag, most probably in June, Aravot reports citing Haberler. The resolution was introduced to the parliament by co-chairman of the German political party Alliance '90/The Greens Cem Ozdemir, who recently commented on the bill. “Reaching a common stance by all the parties is far more important than the dates,” Ozdemir said. “The Bundestag will finally employ simple and precise formulations. The crime perpetrated against the Armenians at the hands of the Ottoman Empire can only be characterized as genocide. Moreover, Germans too have their share of responsibility.” The Armenian Genocide The Armenian Genocide (1915-23) was the deliberate and systematic destruction of the Armenian population of the Ottoman Empire during and just after World War I. It was characterized by massacres and deportations, involving forced marches under conditions designed to lead to the death of the deportees, with the total number of deaths reaching 1.5 million. 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 | Armenian delegation participating in NATO PA session The delegation is headed by Andranik Kocharyan, the chairman of the standing committee on defense and security matters. Schengen visa cost won’t change for Armenia – diplomat The increase in the cost of a Schengen visa will not apply to citizens of Armenia, a Foreign Ministry spokesperson has said. Yeremyan Projects opens state-of-the-art dairy production plant Yeremyan Projects officially launched the Yeremyan Products state-of-the-art milk processing plant in Yerevan on May 24. Azerbaijan's defense spending set to increase by 11% Azerbaijan's spending on defense and national security will increase by 11%, according to a fresh bill. |