Arnold Schwarzenegger: Armenians enrich diverse history and culture of CaliforniaApril 23, 2007 - 20:44 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - California is home to nearly one million Armenians. Throughout the decades, the Armenian-American community has contributed to California agriculture, business, education, public service, sports and the arts, Governor of California Arnold Schwarzenegger stated at the interview to PanARMENIAN.Net He said, Armenians of California have retained their distinct heritage, language and religion, greatly enriching our State's diverse history, industry and culture. The largest and most influential Armenian community of the U.S.A. resides in California. In general they are descendants of the Armenian Genocide. Representatives of the Armenian community actively participate in political and economic life of the state. Today one of the most authoritative Armenian English-language newspapers - The California Courrier and "Masis" newspaper are being published in California. A number of Sunday schools function in the state. The Consulate General of Armenia is located in California. 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 | Viva-MTS: Tech solutions to modernize infrastructure of border village The border village has been the focus of Viva-MTS and the Foundation for the Preservation of Wildlife and Cultural Values since 2015. Ucom's fixed network launched in Artashat To mark this occasion, the company has introduced a special offer exclusively for Artashat residents. “By Your Side”: IDBank's new support program for displaced Artsakh citizens IDBank is launching a long-term social support program for forcibly displaced Artsakh residents. 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. |