Georgia’s authorities insist on English version of the country nameJune 27, 2011 - 21:17 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Authorities of Georgia call on international community to use an English version of the country name, that is, Georgia, (not Gruzia), according to Minister of Foreign Affairs of Georgia Nino Kalandadze. “We have already come out with this initiative long ago, and addressed an official request to many countries to change the country name, and call it officially by an English version,” said Kalandadze adding that Korea first reacted on this request and already fixed the change of the country name. “We highly praise the decision of Korea, as many our friends and adherents, despite their numerous promises, cannot realize it yet. Although, we understand that change of country name is connected with technical and financial issues,” GHN quoted the Georgian Foreign Minister. 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 | CSTO budget “to be adjusted due to Yerevan’s non-payment of contributions” The CSTO budget for the current year requires adjustments due to the refusal of Yerevan to pay their share of contributions. Russia sends note of protest to Armenia over envoy’s trip to Ukraine’s Bucha Russia has sent a note of protest to Armenia over the visit of Vladimir Karapetyan and Tigran Ter-Margaryan to Bucha. Armenia: Protesters march to parliament, some spend the night on street The protesters did not disperse despite heavy rain that began at around 2 a.m. local time. Concept to complete Yerevan Cascade discussed at city hall A conceptual proposal to complete the Cascade complex in downtown Yerevan has been presented by Jean-Michel Wilmotte. |