Armenian NGO's in Tbilisi protest against RA-Turkish protocolsOctober 8, 2009 - 22:56 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - "We are for opening of Armenian-Turkish borders but without Protocols containing preconditions," said Alexander Ohanyan, Head of Armenian Cooperation Center of Georgia.Border, according to him, should be opened by Turkey which unilaterally closed it in 1993 violating international acts. "We protest against Protocols. By ratifying them, Armenia will de jure recognize Turkey's current borders, thus depriving its people of the right to visit their historical lands," Ohanyan noted. In case Armenian and Turkish President sign Protocols in Zurich on October 10, organization, together with Union of Armenian Students of Georgia, will organize protest in front of RA Embassy building. Protesters will submit an open letter addressed to RA Parliament and President. 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 | Ucom equips four bus stops in Ijevan with free Wi-Fi Ucom now provides free Wi-Fi coverage in smart bus stops in four communities of Ijevan. Armenia, Russia discuss life extension of Metsamor nuclear plant Issues regarding the extension of life of the 2nd power unit of the Armenian Nuclear Power Plant were discussed in Yerevan. Armenians stage more campaigns against territorial concessions to Azerbaijan Protesters blocked more roads across Armenia on Friday, April 26 in continuing attempts to scuttle territorial concessions to Azerbaijan. Czech-Armenian military cooperation discussed in Yerevan A delegation led by the Director General for the Industrial Cooperation Division of the Ministry of Defence of the Czech Republic visited Armenia. |