 National Statistical Service of Armenia reports slight upsurge in emigration rate February 23, 2011 - 20:11 AMTPanARMENIAN.Net - 12.013 people emigrated out of Armenia in 2010 against 12.374 in 2009. The National Statistical Service of Armenia reports an upsurge in emigration rate over the last few years. As an expert at Armenian parliament’s social and economic department Sergei Vardanyan noted, 80% of Armenians leave the country because of social situation and injustice. “The remaining 20% leave in search of stability elsewhere,” the expert observed.   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 |  Latest news Mirzoyan says meeting with Bayramov was “constructive”  At the moment, Ararat Mirzoyan said, there is no basis for additional comments.OSCE vows support for Armenia “in all three directions of security” Achieving stable peace between Armenia and Azerbaijan remains a priority of the OSCE, said Ian Borg.151 detained as civil disobedience campaigns continue in Yerevan Citizens have been blocking streets in the Armenian capital, demanding Nikol Pashinyan’s resignation.France welcomes Armenia-Azerbaijan meeting in Almaty France has welcomed the new round of negotiations between the foreign ministers of Armenia and Azerbaijan. |
