Parliament must initiate laws to curb racism - French SenatorJanuary 23, 2012 - 20:49 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - French Parliament must initiate laws to curb manifestations of racism, French Sen. Jean-Vincent Place said. At Senate-hosted debate over Armenian Genocide penalization bill, Mr Place noted the Parliament as a suitable platform for discussion of suchlike initiatives. “Turkey, too, must host similar discussions, as the issue will never be finalized without the country’s recognition of the Armenian Genocide,” the Senator said, noting the recognition as a decisive step in Ankara’s EU bid. “However, seeing the wave of protests the bill brought about, would we need to create an even wide rift between Armenia and Turkey?” the Senator questioned. 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 | U.S., Armenia sign customs deal According to Armenian customs data, U.S.-Armenian trade reached $670 million last year. Ucom’s fixed network launches in Nor Hachn City residents will be able to use fixed-line Internet, mobile communications and television in one package at more affordable prices. Armenia parliament to consider draft proposal on impeachment June 17 The Armenian Parliament will hold an extraordinary session on June 17 to consider a draft proposal on the resignation of the government. Armenia to send Deputy Foreign Minister to Berlin’s Ukraine Recovery Conference Georgia will attend the forum at the level of Prime Minister, Foreign Minister, while Azerbaijan will send their Foreign Minister. |