AAC accuses Georgian authorities of indifference to Armenian sacred placesNovember 22, 2009 - 18:25 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Armenian Apostolic Church accused Georgian authorities of indifference to Armenian sacred places in the country, what resulted in collapse of Surb Gevorg of Mughni Church in Tbilisi."Armenia's attempts to negotiate the legal status of Surb Gevorg of Mughni and other Armenian churches in Georgia proved fruitless. The indifference of Georgian authorities contradicts the country's international commitments to establish good-neighborly relations, to protect the national minorities' rights and to preserve their cultural and historical heritage," AAC Supreme Spiritual Council said in a statement. The SSC called on Georgian leadership and Georgian Orthodox Church to grant a legal status to the AAC and preserve Armenians' sacred places. 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. |