It seems that all three capitals of the South Caucasus Republics are facing a crisis in terms of traffic congestion and pollution. The Instiute for War & Peace Reporting (IWPR), for example, published an article on traffic jams in Baku and how the Azerbaijani Government is seeking to address the problem.
In March 2006, the […]
Eurasianet covers Georgia’s local elections in the aftermath of the Russian Spy Scandal that has seen Moscow “punish” Tbilisi by closing the border between the two countries and persecute Georgian citizens in the country. Ironically, and to add to the damage that the blockade might cause Armenia, some of those citizens might be ethnic Armenians […]
The Institute for War & Peace Reporting (IWPR) has more on how the recently imposed Russian blockade of Georgia is affecting others as well. In particular, it is starting to affect Armenia, Russia’s traditional ally in the South Caucasus.
“I have a ticket to fly to Moscow tomorrow. Will I be able to fly?” enquires a […]
RFE/RL reports that once again — and as I mentioned earlier — Armenian businesses are already starting to feel the consequences of the newly imposed Russian blockade of Georgia. The move follows the arrest but later release of four Russian military officers accused of spying in Georgia.
Armenian companies trading with Russia said on Tuesday that […]
For the first time since the collapse of the former Soviet Union an Azerbaijani airliner has landed at Armenia’s main Zvartnots Airport. In what was no doubt as much symbolic in the context of continuing attempts to resolve the conflict over Nagorno Karabakh than simply travel, the Azal Airlines TU–134 carried the three OSCE […]
Aghavnadzor, Vayots Dzor Region, Republic of Armenia © Onnik Krikorian / Habitat for Humanity 2006
I came back from seeing my Mum off a few hours ago and just wanted to comment on the Square One restaurant that’s newly opened there. It takes a lot to impress me and not least because the eateries in Yerevan […]
It’s the third day of my Mum’s visit to Armenia and British Airways still has no idea where her luggage is. There were about a dozen others on the same flight who are also without their bags, as well as those who came over on the the Air France flight that arrived a few hours […]
It’s 3.40 am in the morning and I’ve just got back from picking my Mum up from the airport. Not only was the plane delayed for over 2 hours, but British Airways lost her baggage. It might arrive tomorrow or Wednesday, but at least they gave her $100 as compensation on the spot.
Anyway, my Mum […]
RFE/RL reported yesterday that Armavia has rejected Russian claims that the crash of one its planes earlier this year was due to pilot error. Almost everybody I’ve spoken to in Armenia about the findings of a special commission to investigate the crash also feels the same.
Russia’s Transport Minister Igor Levitin said on Wednesday that […]
As Batumi in the Republic of Georgia prepares for a massive influx of local and foreign tourists, Noyan Tapan reports that a Yerevan-Batumi train service started operation on 17 June. Last year, attracted by more competitive prices, better service and tourism infrastructure, and a nicer climate than Lake Sevan, at least 10,000 Armenians visited the […]
