ATA urges Georgian Culture Minister to address Armenian monuments problemFebruary 13, 2009 - 16:23 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The Assembly of Tbilisi Armenians (ATA) urged the Georgian Minister of Culture and Sports Nikoloz Rurua to give a legal assessment to unauthorized changes of the image of Surb Norashen Armenian Church.As ATA told PanARMENIAN.Net the Church, as a cultural monument, should be under protection of the Ministry. "We also demand clarification as regards the other Armenian churches: Sueb Nshan, Shamkhoretsor Surb Astvatsatsin (Karmir Avetaran), Yerevanots Surb Minas and Mugni Surb Gevorg," said the ATA statement. The members of the organization also turned to Tbilisi city administration with a number of questions regarding Surb Norashen Armenian Church. 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 | U.S. welcomes Armenia, Azerbaijan’s border delimitation announcement Blinken said it is an important step towards concluding a durable and dignified peace agreement. Residents Of border villages protest as Armenia, Azerbaijan agree on delimitation Residents of several Armenian communities in the northeastern Tavush province began protests late on Friday. Up to 10% cashback from GetTransfer with IDBank cards IDBank clients who make their booking on GetTransfer will receive an exclusive cashback. Cyprus parliament honors Armenian genocide victims Acting House President Zacharias Koulias noted that April 24 marks the “black anniversary” of the Armenian genocide. |