  Georgia-Russia Railway Communication Restored after 13-Year BreakMay 29, 2006 - 15:21 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The railway communication between Georgia and Russia resumed last Saturday after a 13-year break. The first passenger train started for Moscow from the Tbilisi central railway station May 27 at 5.15 p.m. The Abkhazian railway sector allowing direct communication between Georgia and Russia has been not to work since 1992. Presently the possibility of its restoration is being discussed. In 2005 a consortium formed by Russia, Georgia and Armenia set the price of the project at some $200 million, reported Interfax.  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 |  Related sections Latest news Macron says France commemorates 109th anniv. of Armenian genocide  Today France commemorates the 109th anniversary of the Armenian genocide of 1915, Macron says.CSTO recognizes Armenia’s sovereign right to withdraw Tasmagambetov has said that if Armenia decides to leave the organization, “it will be the sovereign right of Armenia.”Ex-President: Only removal of “defeatist” rulers can save Armenia Former Armenian President Serzh Sargsyan has shared a message on the 109th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide.Pashinyan: We must stop searching for homeland, we have found that homeland Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan has shared a message on the 109th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide. |
