Swiss lawyer: Bağış is likely to be found guilty of a crimeFebruary 8, 2012 - 13:09 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - International law professor at Geneva International Research Institute Eric Wyler answered a question by Haberturk agency regarding Turkey's EU Affairs Minister Egemen Bağış’ remarks, claiming that “there was no Armenian Genocide.” “Bağış ran risks uttering the words. He is likely to be convicted if a criminal case is instigated,” Prof. Wyler said. Earlier, a Swiss prosecutor has launched a probe into remarks by Turkey’s chief EU negotiator Bağış, who said in Davos that "the Armenian Genocide doesn't exist." Zurich public prosecutor Christine Braunschweig confirmed the probe and told Doğan news agency that they were looking into whether or not Bağış had said the words. On January 23, the French Senate passed the bill criminalizing the Armenian Genocide denial with 127 votes for and 86 against. Expected to be signed into law by President within 14 days, the bill will impose a 45,000 euro fine and a year in prison for anyone in France who denies this crime against humanity committed by the Ottoman Empire. Top stories Six total incidents have burned 19 old-growth trees. Friday night 8 trees were torched along the beautiful main entrance. The EU does not intend to conduct military exercises with Armenia, Lead Spokesperson for EU Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Peter Stano says. Hikmet Hajiyev has said that there is no place for USAID operation in Azerbaijan any longer. A telephone conversation between Putin and Pashinyan before the CSTO summit is not planned, Peskov says. 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. 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. Aram I supports Karekin II’s “patriotic position” Catholicos of the Great House of Cilicia Aram I has expressed support for the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin. |