Bill foreseeing criminal liability for Armenian Genocide denial is submitted to French SenateJuly 9, 2010 - 19:01 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Currently, the bill is at the stage of discussion, the Senate said on its website. On October 12, 2006, the French National Assembly adopted the bill foreseeing criminal liability for denial of the Armenian Genocide in the Ottoman Empire. To put the bill into effect, it should be approved by the French Senate and signed by President. The bill envisages 1-year imprisonment or fine at the amount of 45,000 euros. Armenians have repeatedly faced the problem of the Armenian Genocide denial at educational institutions of France. 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 | The Power of One Dram to benefit Road of Life charity The companies inform that the May beneficiary of The Power of One Dram is the “Road of Life” charitable organization. Ucom General Director gives lecture at French University in Armenia The General Director of Ucom Ralph Yirikian delivered a lecture at the French University of Armenia. 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. |