Javakhk Armenians against bilingual education system introduced in GeorgiaJuly 7, 2011 - 13:18 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Armenians of Javakhk are against the bilingual system of education in national minority schools, as it may hamper the study of native tongue. “From September, at least 30% of the school subjects will be taught in two languages. Many school principals are deeply concerned over the innovation, however, are afraid to openly speak of it,” Virk party chairman David Rstakyan told a press conference in Yerevan. For his part, head of Javakhk public movement Norik Karapetyan presumed that a big Georgian school that is being built in Akhalkalaki at the moment is meant to change the demographic situation in the region. “The Armenian language in Javakhk should have the status of regional, in compliance with the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages,” he emphasized. “Javakhk is the home for local Armenians and they must have the right to speak their native tongue.” 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 | Viva-MTS: Tech solutions to modernize infrastructure of border village The border village has been the focus of Viva-MTS and the Foundation for the Preservation of Wildlife and Cultural Values since 2015. Ucom's fixed network launched in Artashat To mark this occasion, the company has introduced a special offer exclusively for Artashat residents. “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. |