  Greek MFA Urges Turkey to Acknowledge Armenian GenocideApril 17, 2006 - 19:41 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The Armenian Genocide is deeply rooted in the memory of the Greek people, Greek Minister of the Interior Prokopis Pavlopoulos wrote in a letter to the Athenian Office of Hay Dat. Pavlopoulos also hoped that the international community will recognize the fact of the Armenian Genocide. During an event organized by the Athenian Office of Hay Dat Deputy FM of Greece Teodoros Kasimis in his turn urged Turkey to recognize the Armenian Genocide, writes the Turkiye newspaper.  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 |  Related sections Topic Latest news Lemkin Institue slams Pashinyan's “cryptic engagement with Genocide denial”  The Lemkin Institute is alarmed over Pashinyan’s statements “questioning Armenia's legal basis to pursue justice against Turkey”.41 detained as antigovernment protests continue in Yerevan 41 people were detained in Yerevan as people demanding Pashinian’s resignation stage campaigns of civil disobedience.Armenia votes for UN resolution granting Palestine new rights The U.N. General Assembly voted by a wide margin on May 10 to grant new “rights and privileges” to Palestine.EU still discussing funding Armenia through European Peace Facility Discussions continue in the EU on providing Armenia with funds from the European Peace Facility, Vassilis Maragos says. |
