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 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. London’s Armenian community has been left feeling “under attack” after the city’s Genocide monument was vandalised. Partner news | Fly Arna license suspended, says Armenia official The license of the Armenian airline Fly Arna has been suspended for six months, an official says. President stresses Armenia’s clear position to achieve peace On the eve of the International Francophonie Day, the Armenian President met with French intellectuals. Termination of servicing of MIR cards. IDBank It will not be possible to ensure the full operation of MIR cards in IDBank’s POS-terminals and ATMs Pashinian meets border villagers on possible land transfer to Azerbaijan Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan has met with concerned residents of two villages in Armenia’s northern Tavush province. |