  Georgia launched a series of ungrounded arrestsJanuary 27, 2009 - 20:28 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The Armenian-inhabited Samthkhe Javakheti region of Georgia can become a bridge in the Armenian-Georgian relations, an Armenian MP said. "Meanwhile, leaders of Armenian cultural organizations are arrested in Georgia. They are charged of espionage and formation of illegal armed units but no facts proving the accusations were produced," Shirak Torosyan told a news conference in Yerevan. Grigory Minasyan and Sargis Hakobjanyan were detained in Samtskhe Javakheti on January 22. A criminal case in compliance with articles 18.1, 223.1 and 314 (formation of illegal armed unit and espionage) of the Georgian Penal Code was initiated. Touching on the problems that befell Armenians of Javakheti, Mr. Torosyan pointed out to the language barrier, differentiation in salaries and voting rights between Armenians and Georgians and inhibition of free communication with Armenia. "Javakhk can fall a victim to Georgian unification the authorities speeded up after defeat in the August war," he said.   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 |  Related sections Topic Latest news 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.Ucom General Director gives lecture at French University in Armenia The General Director of Ucom Ralph Yirikian delivered a lecture at the French University of Armenia.Kazakhstan welcomes Yerevan, Baku’s agreement to meet in Almaty Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has welcomed the agreement of Baku and Yerevan to hold negotiations in Almaty.Armenia offers to temporarily host, preserve Gaza manuscripts The Armenian Foreign Minister has said Yerevan is ready to help preserve manuscripts from the conflict zone in Gaza. |
