Blast rocks electricity plant in southern Dutch city November 8, 2012 - 14:00 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - A blast rocked the Electrabel electricity plant in the southern Dutch city of Nijmegen on Thursday, Nov 8, sending clouds of steam into the sky. According to Reuters, local authorities said no one was hurt and power supplies to client were not disrupted after a boiler exploded, scattering debris across the facility. Police advised residents in the area to keep their windows and doors shut and to remain inside, but the warning was lifted within two hours. Officials at the plant were not immediately available to comment on a report by the Dutch news agency ANP that the accident at the coal and bio-mass-fired plant halted shipping in nearby waterways.   Top stories Authorities said a total of 192 Azerbaijani troops were killed and 511 were wounded during Azerbaijan’s offensive. In 2023, the Azerbaijani government will increase the country’s defense budget by more than 1.1 billion manats ($650 million). The bill, published on Monday, is designed to "eliminate the shortcomings of an unreasonably broad interpretation of the key concept of "compatriot". The earthquake caused a temporary blackout, damaged many buildings and closed a number of rural roads.   Partner news |  Latest news Titus, Bilirakis lead legislation to sanction Azerbaijani war criminals  Representatives Dina Titus (D-NV) and Gus Bilirakis (R-FL) have introduced the bipartisan legislation.Armenia: Defense Ministry warns against involving army in political processes The Ministry’s statement came after a video surfaced online, showing soldiers joining the protests in Tavush.Scholz hopes Armenia-Azerbaijan peace treaty will be signed this year German Chancellor Olaf Scholz hopes that a peace treaty between Armenia and Azerbaijan will be signed this year.Ucom equips four bus stops in Ijevan with free Wi-Fi Ucom now provides free Wi-Fi coverage in smart bus stops in four communities of Ijevan. |
