 Armenian firemen arrive in Georgia to help extinguish Borjomi wildfire August 23, 2017 - 12:34 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Up to 60 Armenian firefighters and seven fire engines have arrived in Georgia'sBorjomi Gorge to help extinguish the wildfire which broke out four days ago. A large firefighting aircraft and two helicopters were sent by Turkey, while a copter and 95 firefighters will join from Azerbaijan. Belarus has sent a helicopter too. Besides Armenia, Azerbaijan, Turkey and Belarus, Germany, Romania and Greece are also ready to help Georgia if needed. Firefighters battled a wildfire in Armenia's Khosrov forest reserve for days after finally succeeding to localize the fire with help from a Russian air tanker. The fire broke out on August 12 and burnt hundreds of hectares of vegetation.   Top stories The EU does not intend to conduct military exercises with Armenia, Lead Spokesperson for EU Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Peter Stano says. A telephone conversation between Putin and Pashinyan before the CSTO summit is not planned, Peskov says. London’s Armenian community has been left feeling “under attack” after the city’s Genocide monument was vandalised. The United States believes there should be an international mission to provide transparency.   Partner news |  Latest news Protesters rally as Georgia debates 'foreign agent' bill  Georgian critics label the bill "the Russian law", comparing it to legislation used by the Kremlin to crack down on dissent.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.Azerbaijan, Jordan sign deal on defense cooperation Azerbaijan and Jordan have signed an agreement on cooperation in the field of defense, according to an official statement.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. |
