 7 Artsakh (Nagorno-Karabakh) Republic            New highway linking Karvachar with Armenia to cost over $1m   November 5, 2011 - 14:56 AMTPanARMENIAN.Net - The construction of the road linking Karvachar (former Kelbajar) with Armenia is of strategic, political and economic importance, head of central information department at the office of NKR President said. David Babayan told a PanARMENIAN.Net reporter that the road will facilitate export to Armenia. According to him, from strategic perspective it is another highway linking Armenia with Artsakh, once again highlighting the importance of Karvachar for Armenia. The construction project envisages over USD 1 mln to be spent. The new road will be 150 km shorter than the present one through Berdzor (former Lachin).  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. |
