  Georgia closes Upper Lars in revenge to Armenia's voting against its resolution in UN  September 17, 2010 - 13:22 AMTPanARMENIAN.Net - 10 Armenian trucks with Russia-bound grapes have been kept at Georgia's Upper Lars checkpoint for 2 days already. As PanARMENIAN.Net came to know from diplomatic sources, the reasons of detainment of the Armenian cargo are being clarified. Meanwhile, informed sources say that Georgia closed the checkpoint in revenge to Armenia's voting against its resolution in the UN. Some say that the checkpoint was blocked at request of Turkey, which wants to oust Armenian grapes from the Russian market.   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 |  Latest 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. |
