Bulgarian parliament failed to recognize Armenian Genocide againJanuary 22, 2008 - 17:47 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The Armenian Genocide bill introduced in the Bulgarian parliament by ultra right Ataka faction for the third time was quashed with 50 votes 'for', 63 votes 'against' and 60 abstentions. MP Ramzi Osman of the Movement of Rights and Freedom party predominantly formed by Turks described the motion as disrespect to the historical truth and the legislative body itself. "Those who proposed the bill are guided by hatred which cannot be viewed as an argument. Humanity will not benefit from it," Socialist Alexander Radoslavov said, APA reports. The Armenian Genocide perpetrated by the Ottoman Empire in 1915-1923 claimed lives of 1.5 million of Armenians. 500 thousand found shelter in other states. This is a historical fact which doesn't need arguments. The Armenian Genocide is recognized by 18 states, 40 U.S. States and the European Parliament. 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 | IDBank issues 2nd tranche of dollar bonds of 2024 On May 13, 2024, IDBank placed registered coupon bonds under the abbreviation AMANLBB2PER9. Russia provides info about arrested Armenian ex-MP Russian law enforcement agencies have provided information about the arrest of Tigran Urikhanyan. Lemkin Institue slams Pashinyan's “cryptic engagement with Genocide denial” The Lemkin Institute is alarmed over Pashinyan’s statements “questioning Armenia's legal basis to pursue justice against Turkey”. 41 detained as antigovernment protests continue in Yerevan 41 people were detained in Yerevan as people demanding Pashinian’s resignation stage campaigns of civil disobedience. |