  28 hail suppression systems set in Armenia’s regionsMay 28, 2010 - 16:13 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Armenia’s Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Territorial Administration Armen Gevorgyan visited Armavir region of the country to participate in the opening ceremony of two hail suppression stations in Karakert community. Governor of the region Ashot Ghaghramanyan and head of Barva company producing hail suppression stations were also attending, the press service of the Ministry of Territorial Administration reported. Hail has caused significant damage to agriculture of Karakert over recent weeks, and the stations were installed by the Armenian President’s instruction. There are 28 stations in regions, while another 40 stations are scheduled to be set under a governmental program.   Top stories Yerevan has dismissed Turkey’s demand to shut down the Armenian nuclear power plant as “inappropriate”. Armenia will loan 2.9 billion drams to Nagorno Karabakh (Artsakh), according to a draft government decision. The Ministry of Ecology and Natural Resources of Azerbaijan has “strongly condemned” Armenia’s decision. Kerobyan has said that for the first time in the history of Armenia, the volume of foreign direct investments amounted to about $1 billion.   Partner news |  Latest news European Parliament to discuss repression in Azerbaijan  The European Parliament will discuss repression of civil society in Azerbaijan on April 24PACE wants concessions from Azerbaijan to accept Baku back A PACE co-rapporteur said that Azerbaijani authorities must make certain concessions so that the country can return to PACE.Cyprus parliament honors Armenian genocide victims Acting House President Zacharias Koulias noted that April 24 marks the “black anniversary” of the Armenian genocide.Armenia PM, France envoy discuss regional matters Issues related to the consistent development of Armenia-France cooperation were discussed. |
