Massive snowstorm in Moscow causes delays to dozens of flightsDecember 25, 2014 - 14:59 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - A massive snowstorm in Moscow has caused delays to dozens of flights and brought traffic to a standstill, the Associated Press reports. Although none of the three airports has been closed, several dozen flights were delayed on Thursday, Dec 25, at two airports south and south-west of Moscow. The snowstorm began early in the morning Thursday and the Russian Meteorological Office said it expects up to 4 inches of snow to fall in Moscow in a single day. The Yandex traffic monitoring service said the congestion in Moscow reached the record-high 10 points in the early afternoon, which normally happens only occasionally every year during rush hour. Unlike in Western European capitals, snowstorms in Moscow hardly ever disrupt public transport or shut down air traffic. Related links: 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 | Scholz hopes Armenia-Azerbaijan peace treaty will be signed this year German Chancellor Olaf Scholz hopes that a peace treaty between Armenia and Azerbaijan will be signed this year. 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. |