Homshetsma, Western Armenian languages endangered in TurkeyFebruary 23, 2009 - 19:28 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - According to the Atlas of the World's Languages in Danger published by UNESCO prior to 21 February, International Mother Language Day, 15 languages are endangered in Turkey, and Turkey is doing nothing to save them.21 February, International Mother Language Day, has been marked with the publication of a new edition of the "Atlas of the World's Languages in Danger". The United Nations' Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) has published an interactive digital Atlas based on information collected by over 30 linguists. The degree of danger that languages face has been expressed in five different categories: -unsafe -definitely endangered -severely endangered -critically endangered -extinct -Many languages affected A staggering total of 2,500 languages is affected, a large percentage of the 6,700 languages spoken today. Of these 2,500, around 230 have been extinct since the 1950s. As for Turkey, the atlas says that 15 languages are endangered, and three more are extinct. Four languages in Turkey were categorized as unsafe: Zazaki, Abkhaz, Adyge, and Kabard-Cherkes. Definitely endangered are: Abaza, Homshetsma, Laz, Pontus Greek, Romani, Suret (a language similar to Assyrian) and Western Armenian. Top stories Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev arrived in Moscow on April 22 to hold talks with Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin. 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". Partner news | Your home is in Armenia – Ameriabank offers mortgage loans for the Diaspora To buy real estate, Diasporans can apply to Ameriabank online to buy, renovate or build a home anywhere in Armenia. Armenia-Qatar ties discussed in Doha The Secretary of Armenia’s Security Council met with the Deputy Secretary General of the National Security Council of Qatar. ARARAT special evening dedicated to Aznavour's 100th Anniv. On May 20 ARARAT legendary Armenian brandy, celebrated the centennial of Maestro Charles Aznavour with a special event. Surveying works underway in Armenia’s Kirants Surveying works are underway in the Armenian village of Kirants in the northern Tavush province. |