Remittances from Russia to Georgia grew by 889% in May June 22, 2022 - 16:12 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Remittances from Russia to Georgia amounted to $313.9 million – up by 888.78% year on year and by 136% against April, information published by the National Bank of Georgia reveals. The volume of all money transfers in May 2022 amounted to $505.7 million, which is a 169.4% increase against May 2021, NewsGeorgia reports. Russia became the absolute leader in terms of money transfers, accounting for 62.07% of all remittances to Georgia in May. Following Russia are Italy ($36.8 million or 7.28% of the total), the United States ($27.78 million or 5.49% of the total), Kazakhstan ($20.81 million or 4.11%) and Greece ($20.33 million or 4.02%).   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 |  Latest news Biden honors resilience of Armenian people on April 24  U.S. President Joe Biden has issued a statement on the 109th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide.Ex-Karabakh leader moved to solitary confinement cell in Baku, his son says David Vardanyan is the son of former Karabakh leader Ruben Vardanyan who who is currently imprisoned in Azerbaijan.Macron says France commemorates 109th anniv. of Armenian genocide Today France commemorates the 109th anniversary of the Armenian genocide of 1915, Macron says.Freedom House concerned by mounting reports of police violence in Armenia Freedom House urged Armenian authorities to investigate this pattern of excessive force and inhumane treatment. |
