Greece calls on Russia to recognize genocide of PontiacsNovember 30, 2015 - 13:31 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The Greek public and the Greeks living in Russia are calling on the country to recognize the genocide of Pontiacs perpetrated at the hands of the Ottoman Empire. Addressed to the Russian President, State Duma and the Federal Council, the petition was published on Change.org. The Turkish authorities have destroyed some 326.000 – 382.000 Greek civilians, living in Pontus, the document says. “The souls of the victims have been yearning for justice for already 100 years. We call on Russia – a country that sheltered hundreds of thousands of Greeks who survived the Turks' atrocities – to honor the memory of the innocent victims,” the document reads, according to RIA Novosti. 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 | Titus, Bilirakis lead legislation to sanction Azerbaijani war criminals Representatives Dina Titus (D-NV) and Gus Bilirakis (R-FL) have introduced the bipartisan legislation. Armenia: Defense Ministry warns against involving army in political processes The Ministry’s statement came after a video surfaced online, showing soldiers joining the protests in Tavush. Scholz hopes Armenia-Azerbaijan peace treaty will be signed this year German Chancellor Olaf Scholz hopes that a peace treaty between Armenia and Azerbaijan will be signed this year. Ucom equips four bus stops in Ijevan with free Wi-Fi Ucom now provides free Wi-Fi coverage in smart bus stops in four communities of Ijevan. |