1,5 thousand people gather in Batumi to protest against Azise mosque reconstructionMarch 24, 2011 - 17:11 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - About 1,5 thousand people participated in a rally in Ajaria’s capital Batumi to protest against reconstruction of Azize mosque. A Georgia-Turkey agreement on reconstruction of the historical Azize mosque demolished in the middle of the last century is to be singed in near future. The two countries have been negotiating reconstruction of historic mosques in Ajaria in return for reconstruction of byzantine epoch Georgian churches on the territory of Turkey. Georgian Orthodox Church expressed its position, categorically opposing to reconstruction of mosques. The rally participants agreed with the patriarchate’s position, further addressing a protest letter to Georgian authorities. 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 | 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. Armenia, Russia discuss life extension of Metsamor nuclear plant Issues regarding the extension of life of the 2nd power unit of the Armenian Nuclear Power Plant were discussed in Yerevan. Armenians stage more campaigns against territorial concessions to Azerbaijan Protesters blocked more roads across Armenia on Friday, April 26 in continuing attempts to scuttle territorial concessions to Azerbaijan. |