Richard Mallié urges Turkey to apologize for Armenian GenocideDecember 22, 2011 - 14:31 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - A French parliamentarian urged Turkish authorities to apologize for 1915 Armenian Genocide at the hands of the Ottoman Empire. As Richard Mallié stressed during a debate of a bill penalizing Genocide denial, “many countries apologized for crimes they perpetrated. I urge to finally show justice to Armenian people.” National Assembly member Pascale Crozon in turn, characterized the bill debated as a demonstration of France's struggle against racism and distortion of historical truth. Today, December 22, the French parliament is debating the bill, which envisages a year in jail and a fine of 45,000 euros for those who publicly deny the Armenian Genocide in France. Top stories 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". The earthquake caused a temporary blackout, damaged many buildings and closed a number of rural roads. 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. |