UK reports immigration increase despite efforts to control arrivalsNovember 27, 2014 - 16:04 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Britain has reported a big increase in immigration last year despite government efforts to control the numbers of arrivals, according to the Associated Press. Office of National Statistics figures released Thursday, Nov 27, show increased migration from within the European Union and from the rest of the world. The figures show a net increase of 260,000 people for the year ending in June compared to 182,000 for the same period the year before. That statistic is based on the number of people arriving in Britain minus the number of people leaving. The figures are politically sensitive because they indicate government efforts to limit the number of new arrivals haven't been successful. Immigration is shaping up as a major issue in the general election scheduled for May. Related links: 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 | About 32,000 rally in Yerevan to deman Pashinyan’s resignation About 31,700 people attended an opposition rally on Thursday, May 9 in Yerevan demanding the resignation of Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan. Armenian, Azerbaijani Foreign Minister to meet in Almaty Armenian Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan and his Azerbaijani counterpart Jeyhun Bayramov will meet in Almaty. 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. |