  Turkish diplomats abuse their authority in attempt to prevent Genocide recognition October 5, 2010 - 18:50 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - On September 30, Italian town of Spilimbergo hosted discussions on Armenian Genocide. Town authorities preferred to remain silent on the issue, reluctant to risk relations with Turkey. As the head of Friuli–Venezia Giulia region’s Armenian community Daniel Temrezian told PanARMENIAN.Net before the start of discussions, Turkish consul in Milan addressed a letter to Spilimbergo Mayor, stressing “inappropriateness” of using the “genocide” term in reference to extermination of 1,5million Armenians in Ottoman Empire. “Probably, yielding to the pressure of Turkish consul, Italian authorities also advised Spilimbergo Mayor to refrain from using the “genocide” term,” Temrezian stated, noting that the town Mayor will soon provide clarifications on the issue.   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 |  Topic Latest news Court in Azerbaijan extends former Karabakh leader’s arrest by 5 months  The Binagadi District Court in Azerbaijan has granted the prosecutor’s petition to extend the arrest of Arkady Ghukasyan.Ucom General Director joins High-Tech Development Panel Discussion The discussion was titled "The Role of International Corporations and Investors as Catalysts for Development of High-Tech Ecosystem."U.S. still believes “peace is possible” between Armenia, Azerbaijan The United States continues to believe that peace is possible between Armenia and Azerbaijan, Vedant Patel says.Dozens detained as antigovernment protest continue in Armenia At least 63 people demanding Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan’s resignation were detained on May 14 as they blocked streets in Yerevan. |
