Akcam's book about Armenian Genocide presented in AthensApril 18, 2008 - 16:50 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Presentation of "A shameful Act: Armenian Genocide and the Question of Turkish Responsibility" book by Turkish scholar Taner Akcam took place in Athens on April 16, the RA MFA press office reported. "I am often asked why Turkey keeps up its policy of denial. I think that it's conditioned by moral reasons. Each nation has its heroes. It's hard to accept the shortcomings of these heroes and it's even harder to realize that they were criminals and liars. Degradation of heroes is pregnant with grave consequences and can deliver a serious blow on national dignity. That is why Turkey should be a developing democracy and its people should learn to face up the history," Akcam said. Armenia's Ambassador to Greece Vahram Kazhoyan, Greece parliament vice speaker Anastasios Nerandzis, MPs, university lecturers and representatives of the Armenian community also attended the ceremony. On April 15, the book was presented in Thessaloniki. 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 | Czech-Armenian military cooperation discussed in Yerevan A delegation led by the Director General for the Industrial Cooperation Division of the Ministry of Defence of the Czech Republic visited Armenia. U.S. welcomes efforts to define Armenia-Azerbaijan border The United States welcomes efforts to define the border between Armenia and Azerbaijan, says Vedant Patel. Biden honors resilience of Armenian people on April 24 U.S. President Joe Biden has issued a statement on the 109th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide. Ex-Karabakh leader moved to solitary confinement cell in Baku, his son says David Vardanyan is the son of former Karabakh leader Ruben Vardanyan who who is currently imprisoned in Azerbaijan. |