  Le Monde: Socialist MPs to vote for penalizing Armenian Genocide denial  December 21, 2011 - 17:01 AMTPanARMENIAN.Net - Despite Turkey’s threats, French National Assembly on December 22 will debate the bill penalizing denial of the Armenian Genocide. France’s Minister for Relations with the Parliament, Mr. Patrick Ollier reiterated the decision to vote, while French Foreign Ministry warned Ankara against any retaliatory measures it may venture into, Le Monde reports. Moreover, the Socialist group head at the National Assembly Jean-Marc Ayrault said his party is going to vote for the bill. As of possible recall of Turkish ambassador in France, Ayrault called on Ankara to consider the positive aspects of maintaining relations with France, particularly in the light of Syrian, Iranian issues and membership in the Mediterranean Union. Since early December, Turkish authorities have threatened to sever ties with France in event the bill stipulating for a one-year prison sentence and 45,000 euro fine for denying the Armenian Genocide is approved by the National Assembly.   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 |  Topics Latest news Viva-MTS: Tech solutions to modernize infrastructure of border village  The border village has been the focus of Viva-MTS and the Foundation for the Preservation of Wildlife and Cultural Values since 2015.Ucom's fixed network launched in Artashat To mark this occasion, the company has introduced a special offer exclusively for Artashat residents.“By Your Side”: IDBank's new support program for displaced Artsakh citizens IDBank is launching a long-term social support program for forcibly displaced Artsakh residents.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. |
