  Turkey can recognize Armenian Genocide if EU urges itJuly 6, 2007 - 16:07 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Turkey can recognize the Armenian Genocide if the European Union urges it, RA Deputy Foreign Minister Arman Kirakossian said in the Russian-Armenian (Slavonic) University. The Turkish society should reach a certain level to acknowledge the Armenian Genocide, according to him. "It's hardly possible in the near future. One of the major obstacles is article 301 of the Turkish Penal Code, according to which recognition of the Armenian Genocide is classified as "insulting Turkishness," Mr Kirakossian said.   Top stories The Cabinet of Ministers decided on Thursday, November 9 to allocated AMD 120 million to arrange the gathering. Michael Roth believes sanctions must be put on the table after Baku‘s ethnic cleansing in Nagorno-Karabakh. The Yerevan City Council has elected Tigran Avniyan from the ruling Civil Contract as the mayor of the Armenian capital. The Armenian Parliament on Tuesday, October 3 voted to ratify the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court.   Partner news |  Related sections Topic Latest news Titus, Bilirakis lead legislation to sanction Azerbaijani war criminals  Representatives Dina Titus (D-NV) and Gus Bilirakis (R-FL) have introduced the bipartisan legislation.Azerbaijan must respect human rights, Scholz tells Aliyev German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has called for greater respect for human rights in Azerbaijan.Armenia: Defense Ministry warns against involving army in political processes The Ministry’s statement came after a video surfaced online, showing soldiers joining the protests in Tavush.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. |
