Turkey warns France against including Armenian Genocide in textbooks

Turkey warns France against including Armenian Genocide in textbooks

August 27, 2012 - 22:09 AMT  18:09 GMT
Ankara voiced “strong protest” against France’s decision to include Armenian Genocide chapter in textbooks.
Armenian Genocide chapter to be included in French textbooks

Armenian Genocide chapter to be included in French textbooks

August 27, 2012 - 12:53 AMT  08:53 GMT
The French Education Ministry has decided to include chapters about the Genocide in history and geography textbooks.
French FM deems Genocide bill discussion possible in Paris

French FM deems Genocide bill discussion possible in Paris

August 20, 2012 - 18:27 AMT  14:27 GMT
Laurent Fabius believes another discussion of the bill criminalizing the Armenian Genocide denial is possible in Paris.
France’s Newsring Poll: Is Armenian Genocide bill necessary?

France’s Newsring Poll: Is Armenian Genocide bill necessary?

July 24, 2012 - 14:03 AMT  10:03 GMT
Current results of the poll show 87000 (60%) to favor the law, while 60000 (40%) are opposed to the bill.
French historian fails to influence Hollande into abandoning Genocide bill

French historian fails to influence Hollande into abandoning Genocide bill

July 17, 2012 - 21:14 AMT  17:14 GMT
The historian’s attempt was unsuccessful; a few days later, the president confirmed his plans for a new Genocide bill.
French MP Valerie Boyer reportedly drafting new Genocide bill

French MP Valerie Boyer reportedly drafting new Genocide bill

June 29, 2012 - 12:45 AMT  08:45 GMT
According to a Turkish news agency, she promised that the new bill will be in line with all constitutional demands.
Genocide: Turkey makes peace with France in wait-and-see game

Genocide: Turkey makes peace with France in wait-and-see game

June 21, 2012 - 19:34 AMT  15:34 GMT
Turkey agreed to restore ties with France following a breakdown in relations last year prompted by a dispute over Genocide bill.
Valérie Boyer pledges to continue struggle for Genocide bill adoption

Valérie Boyer pledges to continue struggle for Genocide bill adoption

June 6, 2012 - 16:44 AMT  12:44 GMT
Author of the bill criminalizing Genocide denial voiced intention to continue activity aimed at adoption of the draft law.
Kurdish party didn’t join Turkish initiatives against Genocide bill – party head

Kurdish party didn’t join Turkish initiatives against Genocide bill – party head

June 1, 2012 - 20:31 AMT  16:31 GMT
Group of Armenian and Turkish journalists met with deputy head of parliamentary group of Peace and Democracy Party.
Sarkozy reiterates pledge over Genocide bill new text

Sarkozy reiterates pledge over Genocide bill new text

May 3, 2012 - 19:13 AMT  15:13 GMT
French President noted that Armenians fell victim to the first carefully planned action aiming to annihilate an entire nation.
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