Draft law on Armenian Genocide recognition drawn up in ItalyApril 22, 2011 - 18:32 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Italian parliament hosted the presentation of the book Diaries authored by the last U.S. Ambassador to Ottoman Empire Henry Morgenthau, translated into Italian. The head of Italy-Armenia parliamentary friendship group stressed the importance of the Genocide-related event organized in the parliament for the first time. “We drew up a draft law on Italy’s recognition of the Armenian Genocide which will soon be submitted to the parliament,’ she said. Also, a proposal to announce April 24 as the Armenian Genocide Victims Commemoration Day in Italy was submitted to Italian parliament ad Senate. 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 | Biden honors resilience of Armenian people on April 24 U.S. President Joe Biden has issued a statement on the 109th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide. Ex-Karabakh leader moved to solitary confinement cell in Baku, his son says David Vardanyan is the son of former Karabakh leader Ruben Vardanyan who who is currently imprisoned in Azerbaijan. Macron says France commemorates 109th anniv. of Armenian genocide Today France commemorates the 109th anniversary of the Armenian genocide of 1915, Macron says. Freedom House concerned by mounting reports of police violence in Armenia Freedom House urged Armenian authorities to investigate this pattern of excessive force and inhumane treatment. |