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 | Narek Manasyan wins European Boxing Championships silver for Armenia Armenia’s Narek Manasyan (92kg) won Armenia’s second silver medal at the European Boxing Championships 2024 on April 28. Blinken urges Azerbaijan to continue negotiations with Armenia Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken has urged Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev to continue negotiations with Armenia. Pashinyan, Blinken talk Armenia-U.S. ties over the phone Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan had a phone conversation with US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on April 28, Pashinyan’s office reports. Titus, Bilirakis lead legislation to sanction Azerbaijani war criminals Representatives Dina Titus (D-NV) and Gus Bilirakis (R-FL) have introduced the bipartisan legislation. |