Petty revenge: Turks may give a virtual slap in Sarkozy’s faceJanuary 25, 2012 - 11:56 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Having realized its failure in relations with France, its attempts to foil the passage of Armenian Genocide bill falling through, Turkey is now resorting to petty means to spite the official Paris. Following the passage of Genocide bill at French Senate, a game was posted at www.sunoyun.com enabling users to give a “surprise” virtual slap in President Nicolas Sarkozy’s face. However, Turkish courage went only that far, with 7-language game interface lacking the French one. The game must be an actual reflection of Ankara’s policy, readying a surprise retaliation, while unable to face the facts. On January 23, the French Senate passed the bill criminalizing the Armenian Genocide denial with 127 votes for and 86 against. To be signed into law within 14 days, the bill will impose a 45,000 euro fine and a year in prison for anyone in France who denies this crime against humanity committed by the Ottoman Empire. 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 | Ucom Celebrates Telecommunication Day May 17 commemorates the founding of the International Telecommunication Union on May 17, 1865. Armenian, Azerbaijani heads of parliament meet in Switzerland President of the Armenian parliament Alen Simonyan met with the Speaker of the Azerbaijani Milli Majlis Sahiba Gafarova. Border residents overnight on highway to protest Armenia’s Residents of Kirants continue to express outrage over the government’s decision to cede land to Azerbaijan. Get Started: An educational platform for young startuppers The Get Started program which operates in two phases is an important platform for young startuppers. |