  Artur Hovhannesyan: big words of Armenia-Georgia friendship deceive no one July 28, 2010 - 11:57 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - At present, out of 27 thousand Armenians in Ajaria only 10 000 are left, with 8 000 residing in Batumi. The reason behind the dwindling number of Armenians is growing unemployment and absence of future, according to the head of Ajaria’s Armenian community Artur Hovhannesyan. “Armenian community is on the verge of extinction, without schools, textbooks or proper study conditions. All of our teachers have retired; unless RA authorities offer some help, Armenian community will disappear,” Artur Hovhannesyan emphasized. “Big words of Armenia-Georgia friendship deceive no one here, Armenians being poorly treated in Georgia. Still, we will not leave; those who stay will fight for their Armenian identity against all odds,” Artur Hovhannesyan pointed out.   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 |  Latest news SBP instant transfers now available from 190 Russian banks to Armenia  To receive money from Russian banks, easywallet users need to go to their easywallet accounts.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.French-Armenian journalist returns to France after 41-day hunger strike Nicolian said on social media on Sunday, June 2 that he needs to improve his health in order to “continue the fight”.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. |
