  Turks of Sweden to protest against Armenian Genocide ResolutionMarch 21, 2010 - 16:22 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Turks of Sweden will hold a protest action in Stockholm against the adoption of the resolution on the Armenian Genocide by the Swedish Riksdag. According to CNN Turk, a protest action will be organized by the Turkish associations of Sweden. On March 11 the Swedish Parliament (131 votes in favor and 130 against) recognized the Armenian Genocide, as well as Genocides of Assyrians, Chaldeans and Pontic Greeks in the Ottoman Empire.   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 |  Topic Latest news Kazakhstan welcomes Yerevan, Baku’s agreement to meet in Almaty  Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has welcomed the agreement of Baku and Yerevan to hold negotiations in Almaty.Armenia offers to temporarily host, preserve Gaza manuscripts The Armenian Foreign Minister has said Yerevan is ready to help preserve manuscripts from the conflict zone in Gaza.Aliyev says no need for mediators in Armenia-Azerbaijan process Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev believes that Baku and Yerevan do not mediators in the process of normalizing relations.Aram I supports Karekin II’s “patriotic position” Catholicos of the Great House of Cilicia Aram I has expressed support for the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin. |
