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Money transfers from Russia to Armenia increased fivefold

Earnings of teachers of schools of the Russian Federal District are considered the lowest, as Rosstat reported

Society

Dagestan became the second in the Russian Federation to increase housing prices

In the first quarter of 2023, Russians transferred $1.2 billion to Armenia. This is five times more than in the same period of 2022, according to the Central Bank of Armenia.

Economy

Dagestan took second place among the regions of the Russian Federation in the rise in prices for primary and secondary housing in the first quarter. Indicators were 29.5% and 24.7%. The Republic lost only the Novosibirsk region with 30.1% and 24.2%. This is reported by Rosstat.

Human Rights Defenders Demand Release of Arrested Bloggers and Journalists by Azerbaijani Authorities

Half of graduates of North Caucasus schools do not want to continue their studies in their regions

The Institute for the Freedom and Security of Reporters (ICBL) of Azerbaijan condemned the authorities for increasing pressure on press freedom and called for a safe environment for freedom of expression. This is stated in the statement issued by the World Press Freedom Day on 3 May.

Society

Armenia again refused to extradite a Russian citizen at the request of Moscow

About 50 per cent of the graduates of general education schools in the North Caucasus leave their regions and go to megacities. The same applies to 20% of graduates of the SFD. This was reported by the rector of the North Caucasus University Dmitry Bespalov during the Caucasus Investment Exhibition.

Human rights

The Armenian authorities released Russian Yaroslav Inozemtsev, previously detained at the request of the Russian Federation. At home, he was declared wanted and accused of preparing to shoot at the school. The young man himself said that he was being persecuted for an anti-war position.

Drones have been banned in Russia

Published: 3 May 2023

On May 3, the press service of the Russian president reported that the Kremlin was attacked by two drones. After this, regional leaders, one after another, began to introduce bans on the use of drones. Legislative and technological measures have been added to administrative measures, but UAVs continue to fly over Russian territory.

Society

Armenia entered the top 5 countries popular among Russian tourists

Published: 3 May 2023

In the first quarter of the year Armenia took the fifth place in the ranking of the most popular destinations of foreign travel of Russians.

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Pashinyan commented on Aliyev's statements about the return of Azerbaijanis "to their historical lands"

On November 3, Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev made several statements that did not go unnoticed by the Armenian side. Specifically, he said that Azerbaijanis "must return to their historical lands" [referring to the territory of modern-day Armenia], "not in tanks, but in cars." He emphasized that this prospect "should not frighten the people or the state of Armenia."

Hearing of Lawsuit to Ban Georgian Opposition Activity Begins

The Constitutional Court of Georgia has begun hearing a lawsuit filed by the country's parliament to ban three opposition groups. The document, supported by 88 MPs from the ruling Georgian Dream party, challenges the legality of the United National Movement, Coalition for Change, and Strong Georgia – Lelo parties.

Pashinyan assessed the prospects for peace with Azerbaijan and relations with Turkey

Speaking at the International Forum "Building Peace and Multilateral Cooperation" in Yerevan, Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan stated that the potential return of Armenians who fled Nagorno-Karabakh could pose a threat to the peace established between Armenia and Azerbaijan. He emphasized that this issue could lead to the original parameters of the conflict.

Armenian MPs Criticized in Georgia