EU Not to Finance Kars-Akhalkalaki Railway ConstructionFebruary 17, 2006 - 18:20 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The European Union is ready to back any regional processes promoting the European integration, EU Commissioner for External Relations and European Neighborhood Policy Benita Ferrero-Waldner stated at a press conference in Yerevan. "However the European Union will not finance the Kars-Akhalkalaki railway construction, since the project leaves out Armenia what conflicts with the European Neighborhood Policy," she said.To note, the extension of the Kars-Akhalkalaki railway makes 98 km. 68 km - in Turkey and 30 km - in Georgia. The railway is supposed to be put into operation in late 2008. The project demands $500 million. It should be noted that Armenia is against the construction rating it as economically inexpedient, since it becomes a counterbalance to the existing Kars-Gyumri-Tbili-Baku railway. 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 | Viva-MTS: Tech solutions to modernize infrastructure of border village The border village has been the focus of Viva-MTS and the Foundation for the Preservation of Wildlife and Cultural Values since 2015. Ucom's fixed network launched in Artashat To mark this occasion, the company has introduced a special offer exclusively for Artashat residents. “By Your Side”: IDBank's new support program for displaced Artsakh citizens IDBank is launching a long-term social support program for forcibly displaced Artsakh residents. 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. |