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Investigation into a fatal road accident involving a military vehicle is completed: five servicemen have been charged
Armenian Investigative Committee announced today the completion of the investigation into the road accident on 12 April 2024, which killed four servicemen and injured 18 others. YEREVAN, 18 December. /ARKA/. Armenian Investigative Committee announced today the completion of the investigation into the road accident on 12 April 2024, which ...
12/18/2024Passage on Armenia's longest bridge allowed again
Traffic on Nor-Hachin Bridge, the longest bridge in Armenia, which spans the Hrazdan Gorge, has been resumed, the Road Department reported. YEREVAN, 11 December. /ARKA/. Traffic on Nor-Hachin Bridge, the longest bridge in Armenia, which spans the Hrazdan Gorge, has been resumed, the Road Department reported. Traffic on the bridge had been closed since 20 August ...
12/11/2024Unblocking communications will restore region's role: Armenian speaker on talks with Azerbaijan
... crucial for the development of East-West and North-South trade and transport links. To unlock and harness the region's transport potential, we must focus our efforts on effectively utilizing PABSEC mechanisms. The implementation of the Black Sea Ring Road and Sea Routes initiatives can significantly enhance the sustainability and quality of transport infrastructure in our region. It is also important to develop joint mechanisms to facilitate trade and simplify customs procedures," Simonyan said....
12/11/2024Catches of whitefish temporarily banned in Armenia
... police officers together with other interested bodies will continue to carry out preventive measures to stop the sale of illegal catch. In particular, on 6-8 December, more than 90 kg of whitefish were found in the area of Jil settlement and on the road Yerevan-Sevan-Ijevan. About Lake Sevan Lake Sevan is one of the most popular tourist attractions in Armenia. In length, from northwest to southeast, the lake stretches for more than 70 kilometres, and the area of its water mirror reaches almost 1....
12/09/2024Cargo transport in Armenia falls 10.5%, passenger transport rises 19.5%
... marking an increase of 19.5%. These figures were reported by the National Statistical Committee of Armenia. Freight Transportation Over the first ten months of the current year, the total volume of freight transportation was 10,974.7 thousand tons by road transport (a decline of 7.4% compared to January-October 2023), 1,491.2 thousand tons by main pipeline transport (a decline of 3.6%), 1,185.8 thousand tons by rail transport (a decline of 63.5%), and 32.5 thousand tons by air transport (an increase ...
12/09/2024Armenian Parliament approves $200 million loan agreement with EFSD for Kajaran tunnel construction
On Wednesday, the Armenian parliament approved a $200 million loan agreement with the Eurasian Fund for Stabilization and Development (EFSD) for the construction of the Kajaran road tunnel in the Syunik region of Armenia. YEREVAN, December 4. /ARKA/. On Wednesday, the Armenian parliament approved a $200 million loan agreement with the Eurasian Fund for Stabilization and Development (EFSD) for the construction of the Kajaran ...
12/04/2024EFSD and Armenian Ministry of Territorial Administration to assess condition of flood-damaged bridges in Lori and Tavush
... settlements of these two marzes were declared a disaster zone. About EFSD projects in Armenia The Eurasian Fund for Stabilisation and Development (EFSD) is implementing more than 10 projects in Armenia in such areas as agriculture and water management, road construction and healthcare, energy and state budget support (some of them co-financed by the authorities of the country and other international organisations). The total portfolio of the Fund's projects in Armenia totals $840 million. Among the ...
12/04/2024EBRD to announce 44 million euro financing package for refugees in Armenia
... upskilling and reskilling initiatives for the refugees to facilitate their economic integration. ‘We have also been actively supporting the development of the infrastructure in Armenia. These efforts complement and support the Government’s Crossroads of Peace initiative,’she added. One of the most notable projects for this year was funding the construction of Sisian-Kajaran road part of the North-South corridor infrastructure rehabilitation. According to her, as Armenia is landlocked, solid ...
11/26/2024EBRD has invested record 2.4 billion euros in Armenia - EBRD Managing Director for Turkey and Caucasus (EXCLUSIVE)
... 44million will soon be announced and deployed via several partners banks for the benefit of refugees. We have also been actively supporting the development of the infrastructure in Armenia. These efforts complement and support the Government’s Crossroads of Peace initiative. One of the most notable projects for this year was funding the construction of Sisian-Kajaran road part of the North-South corridor infrastructure rehabilitation. As Armenia is landlocked, solid road infrastructure is crucial ...
11/26/2024Armenian Parliament considers transforming EFSD into independent structure
... the construction of a water reservoir on the Mastara River will be considered in the near future. The Eurasian Fund for Stabilisation and Development (EFSD) implements more than 10 projects in Armenia in such areas as agriculture and water management, road construction and healthcare, energy and state budget support (some of them are co-financed by the government and other international organisations). The total portfolio of the Fund's projects in Armenia stands now at $840 million. The Republic of ...
11/25/2024EIB ready to continue partnership in implementation of Armenian government's priority projects - Vice-President
... President Teresa Chervinska said at a meeting with Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan in Yerevan today. Pashinyan was said to underscore the importance of the effective cooperation between the government and the EIB, including in such areas as road construction, infrastructure development, energy, as well as water economy and others, the government press service reported. The sides highlighted the implementation of the North-South road project, Yerevan's energy efficiency improvement and other ...
11/14/2024Yerevan public transport to cost 880-900 drams daily from January 1
... mayor's office is not rejecting subsidies for public transport, but it is unreasonable to spend such large sums of money on these purposes, given that there are many other equally important areas that require funding — such as landscaping, updating road markings, repairing kindergartens, and others. "We used to pay 100 drams for trips on minibuses, but now this is no longer possible, " Grigoryan said. The vice-mayor added that benefits for certain categories of Yerevan residents will soon ...
11/14/2024Infrastructure capabilities to resume operation of Kars (Turkey) - Gyumri (Armenia) railway under assessment- Mirzoyan
... closed border between Armenia and Turkey, the possibility of its opening and restarting the related infrastructure," Mirzoyan said in parliament. ‘I must note that, as before, an assessment of the checkpoints and adjacent infrastructures for road communications was carried out jointly with Turkey. A similar process is taking place around the Kars-Gyumri railway,’ he added. He also said that a dynamic dialogue is underway with Turkey, the goal of which is to establish diplomatic relations,...
11/13/2024$9bn investment can help Armenia decarbonise economy and improve energy security - WB report
... enhanced energy security. This means, the country should substantially scale up investments to build additional renewable energy generation capacity (especially solar and wind), strengthen the power grid to enable the integration of renewables, electrify road transportation and heating, and increase energy efficiency of buildings. This would require an investment of over $6 billion. Boosting agriculture productivity, food and water security. Stepped-up efforts are needed to improve water efficiency, ...
11/08/2024Cargo transportation in Armenia drops 11.7% over nine months, while passenger transportation rises 19.8%
... same period in 2023. Meanwhile, total passenger transportation exceeded 162.9 million people, reflecting a 19.8% increase, according to the National Statistical Committee. In the first nine months of this year, over 9.6 million tons were transported by road (a 7.9% decline compared to January-September 2023), over 1.2 million tons by main pipelines (a 4.9% decline), over 1 million tons by rail (a 40.1% decline), and 28,000 tons by air (a 13.8% increase). Some 132.6 million people were transported by ...
11/08/2024Armenia to take €236 million in loan from EIB for Sisian-Kajaran road construction
The Armenian government approved a loan agreement with the European Investment Bank (EIB) on Thursday, whereby the country will be provided with with €236 million for the construction of 60 km of the Sisian-Kajaran road. YEREVAN, November 7. /ARKA/. The Armenian government approved a loan agreement with the European Investment Bank (EIB) on Thursday, whereby the country will be provided with with €236 million for the construction of 60 km of the Sisian-Kajaran ...
11/07/2024Development of 360-meter tunnel and road infrastructure concreting begins on Armenia's ‘’North-South’’ route
Construction of 360-metre tunnel has started on the North-South road section from Agarak to Kajaran (phase 4). YEREVAN, 7 November. /ARKA/. Construction of 360-metre tunnel has started on the North-South road section from Agarak to Kajaran (phase 4). The implementation of the project is on schedule. A mission ...
11/07/2024Armenia to take a $200 million loan from EFSD for construction of Kajaran tunnel
... Armenia and the Eurasian Fund for Stabilization and Development (EFSD) by the parliament for building the Kajaran tunnel near the border with Iran. The program aims to enhance the potential of transit transportation and reduce accidents on the North-South road corridor. According to the project, a tunnel approximately 7 km long is planned to be built near the city of Kajaran, and a section of the M2 highway (Yerevan-Yeraskh-Goris-Meghri-Iranian border) about 4 km long will be reconstructed. The construction ...
11/06/2024In the center of Yerevan, 145,000 subscribers will be provided with uninterrupted power supply
... service of the Municipality reported. It said the national power distribution company Electric Networks of Armenia (ENA) will lay 40 km of cable on 40 streets. According to the report, the construction sites have appropriate equipment to ensure the safety of pedestrians and road traffic. The investment program being implemented jointly with ENA will solve the energy supply problems that have accumulated over decades. Earlier, ENA announced plans to invest approximately 6.7 billion drams to modernize the power supply network ...
11/05/2024"Tormak" - a new corner of rural tourism in Lori (VIDEO)
Since 2019, the Tormak guest house has been operating on the road leading to the Stepanavan dendropark and has become one of the favorite places for tourists. YEREVAN, November 1. /ARKA/. Since 2019, the Tormak guest house has been operating on the road leading to the Stepanavan dendropark and has become one ...
11/01/2024Yerevan and Ankara to discuss relaunch of Gyumri-Kars railway
... Gyumri-Kars railway. On October 15, Armenian Minister of Territorial Administration and Infrastructure Gnel Sanosyan met with Turkish Minister of Transport and Infrastructure Abdulkadir Uraloglu in Istanbul during the World Congress of the International Road Federation. Details about this meeting have not been disclosed. As Armenian Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan stated on October 18 at the 3+3 regional consultative platform ministerial meeting in Istanbul, the commissioning of the Gyumri-Kars railway,...
10/25/2024Armenia expects Iran to play an active role in ''Crossroads of Peace'' project- Ambassador
... and develop transportation communications between Armenia, Georgia, Turkey, Azerbaijan, and Iran through the utilization of roads, railways, cables, pipelines, and power lines. This will create a short and efficient route between the Caspian Sea and ... ... countries through whose territories they pass; each country implements border and customs control on its territory and ensures the safety of the movement of goods, vehicles, and people along these routes. -0-
10/21/2024Armenia and Iran actively cooperate in road construction, transport and energy - Ambassador
... infrastructure sector, implementing a number of important projects, said Armenian Ambassador to Iran Arsen Avakyan. "With the participation of Iranian companies, construction work is underway on the 32-kilometer section of the Qajaran-Agarak road of the North-South road transport project. In addition to its important infrastructural significance, this project has strategic, economic, civilizational and cultural significance. It will become one of the important hubs connecting the North with ...
10/21/2024Armenia considers presence of extraterritorial corridors in region unacceptable; Iran supports principle of territorial integrity – Armenian ambassador
... and operate on the basis of the principles of equality and reciprocity. This is the position expressed through the "Crossroads of Peace" program. We emphasize that these considerations regarding Armenia were not only fully understood in Iran,... ... noted in an interview with the Iranian news agency "ISNA". According to him, Armenia is ready to fully guarantee the safety of goods, vehicles and movement of people on its territory. "Official Yerevan has also repeatedly stated that it ...
10/21/2024Armenia interested in unblocking all communications in the region - Mirzoyan
... equitable transport connectivity to promote trade and cooperation, Armenia is sincerely interested in unblocking all economic and transport communications in our region. Our vision of enhanced regional connectivity is clearly reflected in the "Crossroads of Peace" initiative, which was introduced by the Prime Minister of Armenia one year ago. ‘The key essence of this project is to develop communications among all countries in the region and beyond through the renovation, construction and ...
10/18/2024Italian company Systematica to develop transport system for Academic City in Yerevan
... company must submit 4 projects for the future transport system within 8 months. Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan stated that there will be no traffic on the territory of the Academic City at all or it will be limited. 'It is for this purpose that a ring road will be built around the Academic City. At the same time, it is also necessary to think about how to provide access to the city from railway stations, bus terminals as well as airports.' Pashinyan said. According to the government plan, the Academic ...
10/17/2024Armenian Minister of Territorial Administration and Infrastructure and Turkish Minister of Transport and Infrastructure held a meeting in Strasbourg
... Gnel Sanosyan met with Turkish Minister of Transport and Infrastructure Abdulkadir Uraloğlu in Strasbourg on October 15, the press service of the department reported. The meeting took place on the sidelines of the World Congress of the International Road Federation. -0-
10/16/2024Armenia not going to return its occupied territories by military means - Pashinyan
... resumption and development of transport communications between Armenia, Georgia, Turkey, Azerbaijan and Iran through the use of roads, railways, cables, pipelines and power lines. This would allow for a short and efficient route between the Caspian Sea and ... ... countries through whose territories they pass; each country on its territory shall implement border and customs control, ensure the safety of movement of goods, vehicles and people along them. -0-
10/12/2024Passage of people and transport through “Upper Lars” on the Russian-Georgian border resumed
... across the state border is carried out in the normal mode,” it said in a statement quoted by Interfax. Traffic was suspended due to ongoing repair work on the Georgian side. The Upper Lars is located in Russian North Ossetia on the Georgian Military Road leading from Russia to Georgia. The Georgian Military Road runs in the high mountains and is currently the only land route linking Russia with Georgia and Armenia. -0-
10/08/2024Iran supports Armenia's territorial integrity and ‘Crossroads of Peace’ project - Vice President
... Republic of Armenia and inviolability of its internationally recognised state borders. Pashinyan touched upon the recent developments in the discussions on the peace treaty between Armenia and Azerbaijan, as well as the project of his government's ‘Crossroads of Peace’ project aimed at unblocking regional communications and its principles, stressing that Armenia is ready to promote the development of trade and economic relations with the interested states through unblocking of all roads on the basis ...
10/01/2024Iran eases vehicle entry for Armenian travellers
... document, for their vehicles, allowing them to enter the country with minimal delay. The project, which kicked off via video conference on the second day of Iran’s National Tourism Week, seeks to simplify customs formalities and enhance international road travel between Iran and neighboring countries. Moreover, the plan is intended to cut down on intermediaries, reduce costs and waiting times at the border, and promote international road travel. It is expected to boost Iran’s tourism industry, strengthen ...
09/30/2024Armenia's agricultural trade turnover with the EAEU increases by 7.3% in 8 months - Ministry of Economy
... this in Armenia is a little behind and is not at the level we would like to see," said Khojoyan, adding that this is one of the points of cooperation. In the context of infrastructure, he noted that Armenia annually invests a lot of money in major road repairs. “In 2024, approximately $150 million was allocated for major road repairs and about $15 million for technical repairs,” he said. The Deputy Minister noted that one of the possibilities for stimulating these processes is to speed ...
09/30/2024Nork-Marash connects with Yerevan center by alternative road
Nork-Marash district will have a new alternative road connecting it with the center of Yerevan. YEREVAN, September 20 /ARKA/. Nork-Marash district will have a new alternative road connecting it with the center of Yerevan. This will significantly relieve traffic on Armenakyan Street. The 1.4 km long ...
09/20/2024Overhaul of Sevan transport hub will cost 432.4 million drams
... The project was launched on March 26 of this year on the initiative of the Ministry of Territorial Administration and Infrastructure. The project includes the laying of 2.690 meter long two-layer asphalt concrete, as well as marking, equipping with road signs, installing metal blocks, plastic signal posts and major repairs to the upper part of the currently operating bridge -0-
09/19/2024Armenians left $100bn worth of property after exodus from Artsakh.
... until 2020. It also had 174,000 poultry, 21,000 pigs, 3,000 beehives, as well as 58,000 small cattle and 46,750 cattle. Artsakh also had 27,000 cars, 8,000 lorries and 2,046 pieces of agricultural machinery. In addition, Artsakh had a well-developed road network, 445 kilometres of which were asphalted. During the 24-hour campaign that began on 19 September, the Azerbaijani army defeated the understaffed and overstretched Armenian forces, forcing them to capitulate. The Artsakh government agreed to ...
09/18/2024Checkpoints on the border between Georgia and Russia will be closed at night until October 2
From September 18 to October 2, between 05:00 and 08:00 Moscow time, checkpoints on the border between Georgia and Russia will be closed due to road repairs, reported TASS news agency, citing the Georgian Ministry of Finance. YEREVAN, September 17 /ARKA/. From September 18 to October 2, between 05:00 and 08:00 Moscow time, checkpoints on the border between Georgia and Russia will be closed ...
09/17/2024Armenia ready for changes in logistics for dialogue with Europe and Asia simultaneously - minister
... Papoyan said today. Speaking at a panel discussion at YEREVAN DIALOGUE 2024 summit, the minister stressed that Armenia's strategic location allows for an effective dialogue with both Europe and Asia simultaneously. "Armenia is located at the crossroads of Europe and Asia and has absorbed the influence of the value systems of both in economic, governance and cultural terms. In this regard, there are unique logistical and economic opportunities, which can be used to create a cooperation platform ...
09/11/2024Pashinyan highlights importance of Crossroads of Peace project for rail connectivity with Iran, Russia, Turkey
... transportation link," Pashinyan stated. The Crossroads of Peace initiative was first presented by Pashinyan at the Silk Road Forum in Tbilisi in October 2023. The project aims to enhance regional connectivity, highlighting open borders and fostering ... ... As part of the project, Armenia's National Security Service (NSS) has established a special unit responsible for ensuring the safety of freight, vehicles, and passengers along international routes crossing through Armenia.
09/10/2024Iran rejects so-called 'Zangezur corridor' - ambassador
... territorial integrity, national sovereignty and independence of Armenia, and its territorial integrity is a "red line" for us," Sobhani told reporters in Yerevan on Friday, Tert.am reports. On the possible transfer of control over the road to a private security company, Sobhani said that Iran is against this road being controlled by representatives of other countries. He said that all events related to this road should be within the framework of Armenia’s sovereignty. “Any control ...
09/06/2024Direct flights launched between Armenia, China
... since the establishment of diplomatic ties, noting the deepening political trust and flourishing cooperation in various fields. He also underscored Armenia's role as a key partner in the South Caucasus and its active participation in China's Belt and Road Initiative. In the first half of 2024, trade between China and Armenia exceeded $1.4 billion, marking a more than 40% increase from the previous year. Additionally, around 11,500 Chinese tourists visited Armenia, a 110% rise compared to the previous ...
09/04/2024Russia aware of Iran's concerns over "Zangezur Corridor"
... Turkey are promoting the so-called "Zangezur Corridor" project, which aims to connect Nakhchivan with mainland Azerbaijan by crossing Armenian territory in the Syunik region, which borders Iran. The project includes the construction of both road and rail links. There have been persistent rumors in the media regarding the potential extraterritorial status of this "corridor." However, Armenian authorities have repeatedly rejected negotiations under a "corridor logic," insisting ...
08/29/2024Armenian government approves $200m loan for Kajaran Tunnel construction
... Kajaran. Additionally, around 4 kilometers of the Yerevan-Yeraskh-Goris-Meghri highway leading to the Iranian border will be reconstructed, including the section leading into the Kajaran Tunnel, which will connect with the planned new Sisiаn-Kajaran road. The construction is expected to take about six years to complete.
08/15/2024Armenian Embassy in Georgia warns of traffic restrictions on Georgian-Russian border
... restrictions in Devdorak tunnel (Upper Lars border crossing) on the Georgian-Russian border. It said the movement of all types of vehicles will be restricted on 15, 16 and 17 August from 10:00 to 19:00. During this period, vehicles will use the bypass road on a temporary schedule under the direct control and coordination of the police, the embassy noted. Upper Lars is the only land crossing linking Armenia with Russia and onwards through Georgia. Thousands of trucks were reportedly queuing last week ...
08/14/2024Georgia to build a motorway to Armenia worth 250 million euros
... with Armenia, Novosti-Georgia news agency reported citing the order of the Minister of Economy, published in the parliament gazette. The project is financed by the European Investment Bank within the framework of the loan agreement for the East-West road project. The new highway, which will run parallel to the existing road, will be four-lane and its length will be about 30 kilometres, including 11 bridges and crossings. The construction is estimated to cost 250 million euros. According to Novosti ...
08/12/2024Armenia's cargo transport drops by 16.8% in H1 2024, passenger traffic sees significant increase
... Armenia reported on Friday. However, passenger transport saw a notable increase, with 107,637.5 thousand people transported, up by 22.8% from the previous year. Cargo Transport The bulk of the cargo transport—5,872.2 thousand tons—was handled by road transport, though this sector experienced a 9.6% decline from January-June 2023. Pipeline transport accounted for 972.9 thousand tons (down 8.2%), railway transport for 576.7 thousand tons (down 57.9%), and air transport for 17.3 thousand tons, which ...
08/09/2024Russia Increases Capacity of Upper Lars Checkpoint, No Need for Ferry — Papoyan
... Upper Lars checkpoint on its border with Georgia, so there is no need for Armenian forwarding companies to look for ferry services, Armenian Economy Minister Gevorg Papoyan told reporters on Thursday. "Our economic entities continue to use this road. In my opinion, the queues at the checkpoint will be reduced in the near future and the problems will be solved," Papoyan said. Upper Lars is the only land road connecting Armenia with Russia and beyond.-0- --
08/08/2024Landlocked Armenia must make the best use of human resources - ADB head in Armenia (exclusive)
... D. Lambert - I would like to mention two projects. We have made investments in the transport system of Armenia. ADB has been involved in many projects, and now it is planned to finance the construction of the northern section of the Sisian-Kajaran road. This investment will help the people of Syunik to have better communication with Yerevan, i.e. to have access not only to better medicine and education, but also to bring in their goods and sell them. The second direction we are discussing is to ...
08/01/2024EFSD holds a workshop on procurement and financial management in project implementation in Yerevan
... procurement and financial management in project implementation in Armenia, EFSD said in a press release. It said the event brought together representatives from the Ministry of Finance, executing agencies, and project implementation teams from sectors such as road construction, water, energy, social infrastructure, and health. The EFSD monitors the funds allocated to projects, including through regular missions by Fund representatives. Procurement for projects adheres to the Fund’s standards, which are fully ...
07/19/2024Trade turnover with Armenia surges from $200m to $711m - Iranian Ambassador
... independence. ‘This $212 million contract is for the construction of the Agarak-Kajaran road in southern Armenia, which is part of the North-South corridor. This road reduces the travel time from 1 hour 20 minutes to 20 minutes and the width of the road increases from 6 metres to 17 metres, which is very useful in terms of safety and speed. We have other smaller joint projects,’ Sobhani said. He said Iran exports 360 million cubic metres of gas to Armenia annually and imports electricity in return, adding that Iranian gas exports to Armenia will double in the near future....
07/19/2024Armenia requests ADB funding of 236 million euros for construction of Sisian-Kajaran road
Armenia has officially applied to the Asian Development Bank (ADB) in order to obtain EUR 236 million funding for the construction of Sisian-Kajaran road, the Armenian Finance Ministry said following a meeting of Minister Vahe Hovhannisyan with ADB Deputy Executive Director Levelin Charles Roberts in Yerevan. YEREVAN, 18 July. /ARKA/. Armenia has officially applied to the Asian Development Bank ...
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