  Benetton stores close in TbilisiMay 27, 2009 - 20:37 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Benetton stores have been closed in Tbilisi in protest to the decision of the Benetton Turkey to open its stores in Georgia's breakaway region of Abkhazia. The owners of the shops stuck protest posters on the shop windows.A Turkish newspaper reported yesterday that Benetton Turkey was planning to open a store in Abkhazia. The head of the Benetton Turkey has confirmed the report and specified that the store would be open in Sukhumi. The management of the Benetton Georgia has sent a letter of protest to the colleagues in turkey, in which they urge them to change the decision. Tbilisi stores of the United Colors of Benetton will be closed until the Benetton Turkey changes the decision and announces that they will not open the stores in Abkhazia, Rustavi2 reported. "We are ready to lose money, but avoid the precedent of a well known company presenting its brand on an occupied territory," Nino Tsiklauri, Benetton's representative in Georgia said.   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 |  Related sections Latest news Former Pashinyan envoy urges end to Genocide speculation  Marukyan has urged authorities in Armenia stop discussions about verifying the names of 1.5 million victims.First Canadian expert join EU mission in Armenia The first Canadian expert to join the European Union’s civilian mission in Armenia has arrived in Armenia.Armenian cemetery in Fresno hit by arsons six times since January Six total incidents have burned 19 old-growth trees. Friday night 8 trees were torched along the beautiful main entrance.Iran vows to “decisively” defend sovereignty, national interests The Iranian embassy in Armenia has defended its “defensive and proportional action in in occupied Palestine.” |
