  HEAVY EARTHQUAKE IN GEORGIAApril 27, 2002 - 00:01 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Yesterday a heavy earthquake took place in Georgia at 10.41 P.M. local time. The epicenter was 20 kilometers southeast of Tbilisi, where the force of the underground tremors measured 6 on the Richter scale. According to the preliminary data 3 were killed, over 30 got injures of different degree. As reported by the Armenian Government press service, Georgia asked the Armenian side to render medicaments. Armenian Prime Minister Andranik Margarian commissioned a working group to study the opportunities for aid supply to Georgia by Armenia to eliminate the earthquake consequences. The working group, which includes physicians, will deliver the necessary medicines to Tbilisi.  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 |  Latest 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. |
