Bill criminalizing Armenian Genocide denial to be introduced in Dutch parliamentApril 10, 2009 - 23:42 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Chairman of Hay Dat Office in the Netherlands, Masis Avrahamyan met Wednesday with spokesman of Christian Union Joel Voordewind to discuss introduction of a bill criminalizing the Armenian Genocide denial in the Dutch parliament. For their part, student and youth unions of ARF Dashnaktsutyun called on U.S. President Barack Obama to recognize the Armenian Genocide, ARFD press office 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 | 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. Macron says France commemorates 109th anniv. of Armenian genocide Today France commemorates the 109th anniversary of the Armenian genocide of 1915, Macron says. |