ARMENIAN FARMERS PROTEST AGAINST IMPORTED TURKISH TOMATOES

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May 2 2011
Armenia

YEREVAN. – Armenian farmers held a protest action near the building
of state government on Monday demanding equal competition.

They are confident that goods imported from Turkey are too inexpensive,
while local goods remain unsold due to relatively high prices.

The protestors, mainly farmers engaged in growing tomatoes, assured
their tomatoes are more expensive as they have to pay for gas used
for operating greenhouses.

Head of the Armenian government staff David Sargsyan met with the
farmers and promised to inform them about the steps the government
will undertake to solve the problem in the near future.

From: A. Papazian