Turkey recalls ambassador to France over Genocide billDecember 22, 2011 - 19:10 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The Turkish ambassador to France will leave Paris Friday, Dec 23 in protest at the adoption of a bill penalizing Armenian Genocide denial by French parliamentarians, an embassy spokesman said. As spokesman Engin Solakoglu stated, "My ambassador will leave for Turkey tomorrow for an indefinite period.” Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan was expected to confirm the recall of the ambassador at a press conference later Thursday, Dec 22. France's National Assembly approved the bill, which punishes denial of genocides by a year's imprisonment and a fine of Euro 45 000, on Thursday. The bill was adopted by a large majority. To become law it must also be approved by the Senate, DPA reported. 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 | Scholz hopes Armenia-Azerbaijan peace treaty will be signed this year German Chancellor Olaf Scholz hopes that a peace treaty between Armenia and Azerbaijan will be signed this year. Ucom equips four bus stops in Ijevan with free Wi-Fi Ucom now provides free Wi-Fi coverage in smart bus stops in four communities of Ijevan. Armenia, Russia discuss life extension of Metsamor nuclear plant Issues regarding the extension of life of the 2nd power unit of the Armenian Nuclear Power Plant were discussed in Yerevan. Armenians stage more campaigns against territorial concessions to Azerbaijan Protesters blocked more roads across Armenia on Friday, April 26 in continuing attempts to scuttle territorial concessions to Azerbaijan. |