Tbilisi's ultranationalistic policy may lead to new conflictsDecember 22, 2009 - 19:29 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Georgian authorities' ultranationalistic policy may lead to new conflicts between Georgia and its neighbors, National Neoconservative Movement chairman, expert Eduard Abrahamyan stated.As he noted at Yerevan-Moscow-Tbilisi TV space bridge, Georgian authorities forbid taking Armenian books and magazines to Samtskhe Javaheti territory, to prevent Armenian population from learning Armenian and knowing their national history. He added that Georgian society has to change the situation and put a stop to current policy of Georgian authorities. Dwelling on the explosion of "Glory Memorial" in Kutaisi, the expert emphasized that Armenian society was shocked over the incident, although for over 20 years Armenian population of Georgia is witnessing destruction, profanation and appropriation of Armenian culture memorials. Memorial of Glory in Kutaisi, dedicated to the victory in great Patriotic War, was exploded. An 8-year old girl and her mother died and several people were injured in the explosion, characterized as crime both by Russia and Georgia. Top stories Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev arrived in Moscow on April 22 to hold talks with Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin. 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". Partner news | Lemkin Institute urges Armenia to respect people’s right to dissent The Lemkin Institute has urged the Armenian government to respect people’s fundamental human right to express their dissent. Iran’s Red Crescent sends aid to Armenia’s flood-hit regions The Iranian Red Crescent Society has sent humanitarian aid to the victims of deadly floods that hit northern Armenia on May 25-26. Putin congratulates Pashinyan’s birthday Russian President Vladimir Putin congratulated Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan on his birthday on June 1. Opposition motorcade en route to Gyumri for large rally A motorcade of protesters headed by Archbishop Bagrat Galstanyan is heading to the city of Gyumri. |