  Turkish businessmen: Armenian Genocide bill adoption will harm EU economy December 15, 2011 - 16:05 AMTPanARMENIAN.Net - Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Turkey (TOBB) and Turkish Industry and Business Association (TUSAD) issued a statement ahead of French parliament vote to adopt a bill penalizing Armenian Genocide denial, Turkish media reports say. According to the statement, the adoption of the bill will negatively affect the EU economy, considering current economic situation. “Ankara may become an important EU partner during major political reforms,” the statement said, adding that the adoption of the bill would be the most vulnerable event in the history of Turkey. The French National Assembly is set to vote on the bill criminalizing the Armenian Genocide denial on December 22. On December 7, the Judiciary Committee of the National Assembly has passed the bill introduced by MP Valerie Boyer (UMP). The measure envisages a 45,000 euro fine and a one-year imprisonment for the denial of the Armenian Genocide, which was recognized by France back in 2001.   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 |  Latest news Cyprus parliament honors Armenian genocide victims  Acting House President Zacharias Koulias noted that April 24 marks the “black anniversary” of the Armenian genocide.Armenia PM, France envoy discuss regional matters Issues related to the consistent development of Armenia-France cooperation were discussed.Azerbaijan razes historic Armenian church to ground Azerbaijan has demolished the historic Armenian Church of St. John the Baptist (known as Kanach Zham).Russia to begin assessing migrant workers' speaking skills Rosobrnadzor is planning to change the Russian language exam for migrant workers and include an assessment of speaking skills |
