Taner Akcam's book about Armenian Genocide translated into DutchMay 29, 2007 - 17:22 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Discussion took place on the Dutch national Radio about Taner Akcam's book titled "Shameful Act: Armenian Genocide and the Question of Turkish Responsibility", which in Dutch translation has the title "Armenian Genocide". Genocide specialist Ton Zwaan discussed with Michael Leezenberg, who wrote a critical article about the book in NRC Handelsblad. Politicians in the Netherlands also discuss the denial of the Armenian Genocide by Turkish politicians in Holland in connection with relations between Turkey and the EU, the PanARMENIAN.Net journalist was told in the Federation of Armenian Organizations in the Netherlands (FAON). 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. |