  Armenian government mulls proper examination of nuke accidents April 5, 2012 - 11:49 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The Armenian government approved at its April 5 session the order of investigation into accidents occurring during operation of the Armenian Nuclear Power Plant (NPP). Ashot Martirosyan, head of the State Committee on Nuclear Security Regulation said the examination of accidents should be carried out in line with demands of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA). Environmentalists claim that potential accidents and risk of man-caused wrecks at NPP can result in radioactive pollution of the environment, irradiation of the plant’s staff and population. An ad hoc commission will determine the order of investigation, commission members to be approved by the company that operates the NPP.   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. |
