GEORGIAN BORJOMI REGION POPULATION AGAINST BAKU-TBILISI-JEYHAN OIL PIPELINEAugust 1, 2002 - 22:21 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Statements of protest regarding the Baku-Tbilisi-Jeyhan oil pipeline construction are heard in the Georgian Borjomi region. As "A-info" agency reports, Georgians as well as Armenians participate in the protest action. Despite the fact that the sides engaged in project realization promised dollar adjustment for the land damage, the population of the region is alarmed with the ecological consequences of the project of the oil pipeline construction that should be constructed through their territories. Borjomi is considered the best resort place in Georgia and its population is against the "destruction" of their region for "an oil pipeline lacking in prospects". Top stories The Armenian Defense Ministry has denied Azerbaijan's accusations of violating the ceasefire. Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan took to social media to thank his Lithuanian counterpart for the contribution. President of the Armenian parliament Alen Simonyan met with the Speaker of the Azerbaijani Milli Majlis Sahiba Gafarova. Achieving stable peace between Armenia and Azerbaijan remains a priority of the OSCE, said Ian Borg. Partner news | POLITICO: Baku lobbying agains detained Karabakh ex-leader abroad Azerbaijan is lobbying agains former Nagorno-Karabakh leader Ruben Vardanyan, according to POLITICO. Armenia named European U18 chess vice-champion The U18 chess team of Armenia won the title of vice-champion of the European Team Championship. Iran says change in presidency won’t affect ties with Armenia Ambassador Mehdi Sobhani made the remarks when speaking to reporters at the Iranian Embassy. Congress draft bill condemns Azerbaijan for Karabakh ethnic cleansing The bill condemns Azerbaijan for perpetrating ethnic cleansing against the Armenian population of Nagorno-Karabakh. |