Remittances from Russia to Georgia grew by 889% in MayJune 22, 2022 - 16:12 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Remittances from Russia to Georgia amounted to $313.9 million – up by 888.78% year on year and by 136% against April, information published by the National Bank of Georgia reveals. The volume of all money transfers in May 2022 amounted to $505.7 million, which is a 169.4% increase against May 2021, NewsGeorgia reports. Russia became the absolute leader in terms of money transfers, accounting for 62.07% of all remittances to Georgia in May. Following Russia are Italy ($36.8 million or 7.28% of the total), the United States ($27.78 million or 5.49% of the total), Kazakhstan ($20.81 million or 4.11%) and Greece ($20.33 million or 4.02%). 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 | 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. Czech-Armenian military cooperation discussed in Yerevan A delegation led by the Director General for the Industrial Cooperation Division of the Ministry of Defence of the Czech Republic visited Armenia. |