Hearings scheduled for May 19 over Genocide denial bill in European ParliamentMarch 13, 2007 - 16:24 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The bill on responsibility for denying genocide in EU countries does not directly aim at denying the Armenian Genocide. Three years ago the bill was blocked and now on Germany's initiative, which currently holds EU presidency, again it is included in the agenda, Chairman of the Armenian Federation of Europe (AEFJD) Hilda Tchoboyan stated to a press conference in Yerevan. She said, in this case the problem is not with Germany, which is for the adoption of the law, but the general mood in the European Union. "Hearings will launch in the European Parliament May 19, and if the bill is approved, it will mean that it is compulsory for all EU member-states, after bringing the new law to conformity with legislation of every country," she stressed. Alongside, the AEFJD Chairman noted that "Hay Dat" Committees must carry out a work aimed at recognizing the Armenian Genocide by parliaments of different countries. "If it happens, as a result the Armenian Genocide will be recognized by the international community," Tchoboyan told. 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 | Power of One Dram sums up two-year program with Teach for Armenia Idram Junior also joined the companies during the visit, bringing with it a fascinating intellectual game for children Moscow slams EU mission in Armenia for “provocative activity” The EU mission is doing more and more against Armenia’s neighbors Russia, Azerbaijan and Iran, Mikhail Galuzin said. Yerevan Mayor to travel to Paris on May 15-19 The official delegation headed by Yerevan Mayor Tigran Avinyan will travel to Paris from May 15 to 19. Armenia, India hold first defense consultations The meeting was attended by Indian Ambassador Nilakshi Saha Sinha and Defense Attaché Brigadier General Naveen Nijhawan. |