Remittances from Russia to Georgia grew by 889% in MayJune 22, 2022 - 16:12 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Remittances from Russia to Georgia amounted to $313.9 million – up by 888.78% year on year and by 136% against April, information published by the National Bank of Georgia reveals. The volume of all money transfers in May 2022 amounted to $505.7 million, which is a 169.4% increase against May 2021, NewsGeorgia reports. Russia became the absolute leader in terms of money transfers, accounting for 62.07% of all remittances to Georgia in May. Following Russia are Italy ($36.8 million or 7.28% of the total), the United States ($27.78 million or 5.49% of the total), Kazakhstan ($20.81 million or 4.11%) and Greece ($20.33 million or 4.02%). 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 | Titus, Bilirakis lead legislation to sanction Azerbaijani war criminals Representatives Dina Titus (D-NV) and Gus Bilirakis (R-FL) have introduced the bipartisan legislation. Armenia: Defense Ministry warns against involving army in political processes The Ministry’s statement came after a video surfaced online, showing soldiers joining the protests in Tavush. Scholz hopes Armenia-Azerbaijan peace treaty will be signed this year German Chancellor Olaf Scholz hopes that a peace treaty between Armenia and Azerbaijan will be signed this year. Ucom equips four bus stops in Ijevan with free Wi-Fi Ucom now provides free Wi-Fi coverage in smart bus stops in four communities of Ijevan. |