More than 3 million tourists visited Georgia in 11 months of 2017December 4, 2017 - 18:39 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Almost seven million international travellers visited Georgia between January and November, of which over three million were tourists, says the country's National Tourism Administration, Agenda.ge reports. More specifically, Georgia hosted 6,954,932 international travelers (+18.4%) and 3,243,963 tourists (+27.6%). Countries that acoutned for the largest number of visitors to Georgia in the reporting period were: Azerbaijan – 10.9% increase Armenia – 14.9% increase Russia – 33.4% increase Turkey – 3.2% decrease Iran – 121.1% increase From European union countries: United Kingdom - 39.7% increase Austria – 35.6% increase The Netherlands – 32.7% increase Spain – 30.5% increase France – 29.7% increase Germany – 27.4% increase 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. |