  MFA in touch with Armenian embassies in U.S. during Hurricane Sandy October 30, 2012 - 17:02 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Armenia regularly contacts RA diplomatic outposts in the U.S., Foreign Ministry spokesman Tigran Balayan told a PanARMENIAN.Net reporter, commenting on the Hurricane Sandy in New York. According to BusinessDay, at least 15 people were reported killed in the U.S. by Sandy, one of the biggest storms to hit the country, which dropped just below hurricane status before making landfall on Monday, October 29 night in New Jersey. More than 1-million people in a dozen states were under orders to evacuate as the massive system plowed westward. One disaster-forecasting company predicted economic losses could ultimately reach $20bn, with only half of that amount insured. Partner news  Top stories Nalbandian drew the co-chairs’ attention to ongoing military rhetoric of Azerbaijan, which undermines possibility for peaceful settlement. Tigran Sargsyan: the authorities will do the utmost in the coming 4-5 years to ensure favorable conditions for the people. Members of all parliamentary groups, PM, Energy Minister and the chair of the Public Services Regulatory Commission were invited to participate. Vahan Hovhannisyan voiced hope that the ruling authorities acknowledge the difficulties Armenia currently faces.   Partner news |  Latest news Israeli security expert says Syrian hacker attack foiled  Israel refuses to comment on the strike but officials at the time said Iranian missiles set for Hezbollah were hit.Gyumri to host Europe Day celebrations The celebrations will feature a small information fair, with EU project representatives to brief the visitors on the initiatives launched.1st Armenian interactive fairy tale available for iPhone/iPod Touch The tale sparked great interest in Diaspora. Such projects, namely interactive version of “Alice in Wonderland”, are popular abroad.Expert says Russian FM’s remarks in context of Madrid Principles No decisive developments will follow the meeting between Russian and Azerbaijani foreign ministers, David Jamalyan said. |
