Schwarzenegger Signed Law to Provide Relief to Armenian Genocide Victims and Their HeirsSeptember 26, 2006 - 16:13 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger has signed SB 1524, legislation that provides relief to California Armenian Genocide victims, and their families, who are seeking legal action to recover assets that were lost or stolen during the atrocities against the Armenian people. Under this law, any Armenian Genocide victim, heir or beneficiary, who resides in California may bring or continue a court action for a financial institution's failure to pay or turn over deposited or looted assets. This bill also extends the statute of limitation for filing a claim to December 31, 2016. Top stories Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev arrived in Moscow on April 22 to hold talks with Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin. 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". Partner news | Armenia recalls Belarus envoy for consultations Armenian Ambassador to Belarus has been called to Yerevan for consultations, a spokesperson for the Foreign Ministry reveals. Armenia denies Azerbaijan's ceasefire accusations The Armenian Defense Ministry has denied Azerbaijan's accusations of violating the ceasefire. Armenia will leave Russian-led military bloc, says Pashinyan Armenia will leave the Russian-led Collective Security Organization, Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan said, without giving any dates. EU encourages Armenia to prioritize strategic projects The EU has encouraged Armenia to prioritize strategic projects, according to a statement from the country’s Foreign Ministry. |