Smat ferry to accomplish trial voyage in Poti port April 9April 6, 2007 - 14:35 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - "Smat ferry will sail its 'trial voyage' from Kavkaz port (Russia) to Poti port (Georgia). This voyage will allow establishing a direct transport communication between Armenia and Russia. Smat will depart Kavkaz port April 7 and is expected in Poti April 9," said Konstantin Jgarkava, the chief dispatcher of Poti port. Launching of the Port Kavkaz-Poti ferry communication was due in mid-March. However, it was postponed over some technical reasons. The first stage supposes one voyage per week. The number of voyages will redouble after putting into operation the second ferry in May, Interfax-South reports. 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 | The Power of One Dram to benefit Road of Life charity The companies inform that the May beneficiary of The Power of One Dram is the “Road of Life” charitable organization. Ucom General Director gives lecture at French University in Armenia The General Director of Ucom Ralph Yirikian delivered a lecture at the French University of Armenia. Kazakhstan welcomes Yerevan, Baku’s agreement to meet in Almaty Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has welcomed the agreement of Baku and Yerevan to hold negotiations in Almaty. Armenia offers to temporarily host, preserve Gaza manuscripts The Armenian Foreign Minister has said Yerevan is ready to help preserve manuscripts from the conflict zone in Gaza. |