  Armenian truck drivers still stuck at Upper Lars check point November 28, 2011 - 20:05 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Armenian truck drivers, stuck in Upper Lars check point at Russian-Georgian border are still waiting to get a response on whether they’ll be allowed to pass. The head of Armenian Association of Freight Forwarders Herbert Hambardzumyan expressed hope that the issue will be addressed during Armenian President Serzh Sargsyan’s visit to Georgia Nov 29, with Transport and Communication Minister Manuk Vardanyan as part of delegation. As he noted, Georgia closed down the check point for seasonal reasons, citing danger to people’s lives that roads in winter may pose.   Top stories Yerevan has dismissed Turkey’s demand to shut down the Armenian nuclear power plant as “inappropriate”. Armenia will loan 2.9 billion drams to Nagorno Karabakh (Artsakh), according to a draft government decision. The Ministry of Ecology and Natural Resources of Azerbaijan has “strongly condemned” Armenia’s decision. Kerobyan has said that for the first time in the history of Armenia, the volume of foreign direct investments amounted to about $1 billion.   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. |
