  Over 600 thous. Armenians visited Georgia in 2011January 10, 2012 - 15:36 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The number of international visitors to Georgia increased by 39% compared with 2010 to total 2.82 mln., according to National Tourism Agency. With 738 136 people, Turkey tops the list of the countries having provided greatest number of visitors to Georgia, followed by Azerbaijan - 714 427 ( 43% more than in 2010) and Armenia - 699 391 visitors (28%). Throughout 2011, the number of visitors from Russia increased by 63% to total 278 501 people, News Georgia reported.   Top stories Six total incidents have burned 19 old-growth trees. Friday night 8 trees were torched along the beautiful main entrance. The EU does not intend to conduct military exercises with Armenia, Lead Spokesperson for EU Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Peter Stano says. Hikmet Hajiyev has said that there is no place for USAID operation in Azerbaijan any longer. A telephone conversation between Putin and Pashinyan before the CSTO summit is not planned, Peskov says.   Partner news |  Latest news 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.Ucom General Director gives lecture at French University in Armenia The General Director of Ucom Ralph Yirikian delivered a lecture at the French University of Armenia.Armenia offers to temporarily host, preserve Gaza manuscripts The Armenian Foreign Minister has said Yerevan is ready to help preserve manuscripts from the conflict zone in Gaza.Aram I supports Karekin II’s “patriotic position” Catholicos of the Great House of Cilicia Aram I has expressed support for the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin. |
