  Austrian writer put on trial for denying HolocaustApril 21, 2009 - 17:34 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Gerd Honsik, an Austrian writer known for his right-wing extremist views, was put on trial for engaging in pro-Nazi propaganda and denying the Holocaust.The lawsuit against him began on April 20, exactly 120 years after Adolf Hitler's birth. "It's not simply sad, it is dangerous that so many years after Hitler's death there are still people denying his brutal conduct," the Prosecutor stated in his speech. If found guilty, Honsik will serve 20 years in prison. In 1992, he was convicted, but he fled to Spain where he spent 15 years and was arrested in October 2007, EuroNews reports.   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 |  Related sections Latest news U.S. delegation observes sitiation on Armenia-Azerbaijan border  The U.S. Congressional Delegation traveled to Vayots Dzor to meet with representatives of the EU Monitoring Mission.Ucom General Director participates in The Silicon Mountains Shirak Technology Forum Ralph Yirikian, the General Director of Ucom, took part in the Silicon Mountains Shirak technology forum.Armenia congratulates “friendly people of Belarus” on Independence Day The Armenian Foreign Mnisitry has congratulated the “friendly people of Belarus” on Independence Day.Armenian wrestlers win 3 medals at U20 European Championships The Armenian team has won 3 medals at the U20 European Greco-Roman Wrestling Championships. |
