Armenian Genocide: Turkish Deputies Threaten FranceOctober 5, 2006 - 17:18 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - A delegation of Turkish deputies were received Wednesday by Jack Lang, deputy and former minister (socialist party), to protest against the bill penalizing the Armenian Genocide which must be submitted to the French Parliament on October 12. The members of Turkish Parliament stated clearly that economic reprisals would be inflicted on France in the event of adoption of the bill by the French deputies. If adopted, the Law will condemn the deniers of the Armenian Genocide and fine them of 45.000 euros and up to 5 years in prison, French independent journalist Jean Ekian told PanARMENIAN.Net They threaten in addition, to expel the 70 000 Armenians living "illegally" on the Turkish territory for the same reasons. The French companies, questioned on this problem, having contracts with Turkey, reacted moderately, saying that they "know the music" and that would relate to only contracts to come and not those signed before. This new interference of the Turkish State in the decisions of the French policy is a response to the statement of French president Jacques Chirac at the time of his visit to Armenia when he declared that Turkey was to acknowledge the Armenian Genocide to integrate into the European Union. 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 | Titus, Bilirakis lead legislation to sanction Azerbaijani war criminals Representatives Dina Titus (D-NV) and Gus Bilirakis (R-FL) have introduced the bipartisan legislation. Armenia: Defense Ministry warns against involving army in political processes The Ministry’s statement came after a video surfaced online, showing soldiers joining the protests in Tavush. Scholz hopes Armenia-Azerbaijan peace treaty will be signed this year German Chancellor Olaf Scholz hopes that a peace treaty between Armenia and Azerbaijan will be signed this year. Ucom equips four bus stops in Ijevan with free Wi-Fi Ucom now provides free Wi-Fi coverage in smart bus stops in four communities of Ijevan. |