New Year in Tbilisi: Melikishvili Avenue to be closed for decoration
Some of the streets are blocked at night due to a need to install festive illuminations
transport in Caucasus
Baku to switch to fully electric public transport
Azerbaijan plans to switch to fully electric public transport in Baku by 2030, Azerbaijani Minister of Digital Development and Transport Rashad Nabiyev said at a high-level roundtable on "Greening Urban Transport" at COP29. …
Modern metro carriages to be purchased for Tbilisi
Tbilisi Mayor Kakha Kaladze said city authorities had announced a tender for procurement of 97 “modern” metro carriages cars that …
Tbilisi begins preparations for New Year 2025: Road traffic to be temporarily restricted
The capital of Georgia has begun to be decorated for the celebration of the New Year 2025. To install the New Year's decorations, temporary traffic restrictions will be introduced on some streets of Tbilisi.
Sukhum airport ready for work
The airport being restored in Sukhum is already technically capable of receiving aircraft
European Investment Bank to help Azerbaijan expand Baku Metro
The European Investment Bank will provide assistance to Azerbaijan in expanding the capital's metro network. This is envisaged by the memorandum concluded on the sidelines of COP29.
Trains to connect St. Petersburg and Karachay-Cherkessia again
Direct trains from Saint-Petersburg to the capital of Karachay-Cherkessia will be launched next year. The Russian Ministry of Transport announced the resumption of rail service between the cities.
Additional trains to run between Batumi and Tbilisi in mid-November
Batumi and Tbilisi will be connected by additional train services on November 16 and 17. The trains will be launched due to increased passenger traffic.
Repairs at Avlabari Station in Tbilisi to be completed soon
The transport company of Tbilisi announced when the work at the Avlabari metro station will be completed. Its renovation began in 2022.
Fourth cable car to open in Tbilisi
A new cable car will be launched in the capital of Georgia soon. It will connect the central city square with Mount Tabori.
Buses launched between Baku and Lachin
The intercity bus service between Baku and Lachin has entered service in Azerbaijan for the first time today. The new bus will operate daily.
Kutaisi airport to get new runway
Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze announced 240 million lari ($88.25mln) would be invested in the first phase of new developments for the …
Batumi bypass road open to traffic
Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze emphasised the significance of a newly opened, 14-km Batumi bypass road circumventing the capital of the Adjara …
Kokov congratulates climber from KBR who conquered all eight-thousanders
A native of Kabardino-Balkaria, climber Alina Pekova completed a year and a half long journey to one of the most important achievements in mountaineering
New road eases traffic from Tbilisi to Kakheti
Georgian PM opens 35-km section of Kakheti Highway in east, pledges to expand infrastructure for boosting country’s competitiveness Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze announced the opening of a 35-km section of the 85-km, …
"Pobeda" launches direct flights between Makhachkala and Abu Dhabi
Residents of Dagestan will now be able to fly to Abu Dhabi directly from Makhachkala. Flights will be operated by Pobeda Airlines.
Azerbaijan's railway digitization funds of $47 mln approved
The Asian Development Bank has approved the allocation of a loan of $47 million to support the digitalization of Azerbaijan's railway system. This funding will improve the safety, reliability, and efficiency of …
New big buses unveiled for Tbilisi public transport fleet
Mayor of Tbilisi Kakha Kaladze unveiled 25 new 18-metre MAN buses that have been added to the city's public transport fleet. "In total, there will be 100 units of 18-metre buses in Tbilisi. These buses, equipped …
Iran facilitates Armenian vehicles’ entry into country
Iran's Touring and Automobile Club introduced a new initiative to facilitate the entry of vehicles from Armenia into the Islamic Republic, Tehran Times reported. The program is aimed at reducing customs procedures and …
Traffic in Tbilisi to be restricted for city festival
The Georgian capital of Tbilisi will celebrate the annual city festival Tbilisoba on October 5-6. Tbilisi City Hall announced that certain streets in the capital will experience gradual traffic restrictions in preparation for the …
