  Knesset to pass Armenian Genocide recognition bill?June 1, 2009 - 20:27 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - It's quite likely that Israel will adopt a law on recognizing Armenian Genocide, "JC public relations research" institute's director Lev Spivak has said. The issue, according to the Jewish analyst, should be viewed from the angle of the recent thaw in Armenian-Turkish ties, as well as Turkey's willingness to consider real possibilities for parliament's passing a law against genocide."At the same time, I daresay, nothing of the kind will happen, at least under Foreign Minister Avigdor Liberman," Day.az quotes Spivak as saying.   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 |  Related sections Topic Latest news “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.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.Kazakhstan welcomes Yerevan, Baku’s agreement to meet in Almaty Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has welcomed the agreement of Baku and Yerevan to hold negotiations in Almaty. |
