French MPs opposing Genocide bill do not deny this historical factDecember 22, 2011 - 15:30 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - French National Assembly members Francois Bayrou and Jean Bardet spoke against adopting the bill criminalizing denial of the Armenian Genocide in France. “I agree that there had been the Armenian Genocide, we officially acknowledged it, but this bill will entail punishment of people having different opinion,” Francois Bayrou said. Jean Bardet, in turn, stated that the issue of Armenian Genocide belongs to domain of history and should not be discussed by the legislative. 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 | 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. |