Georgia accuses Azerbaijan of disruptions in gas suppliesJanuary 12, 2016 - 12:52 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - General Director of Georgian Oil and Gas Corporation commented on disruptions in Azeri gas supplies to Georgia, local media outlets report. “Georgian demand for gas has increased recently,” David Tvalabeishvili noted. “Sometimes, limitations and disruptions occur in the natural gas supply by Azerbaijan’s state-owned national oil company SOCAR, urging us to maintain balance via Russian gas.” Tbilisi has recently been negotiating with Russia’s Gazprom over the latter’s natural gas supply to Georgia. According to an earlier report, Iran is in talks for gas supplies to Georgia via Armenia. Supplies could reach 300-500 million cubic feet per day, the main consumers being Georgian power plants. 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 | 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. |