Cyprus ‘perfectly positioned’ to act as search-and-rescue hub: minister January 26, 2015 - 15:26 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Cyprus' Defense Minister says the country is setting up a satellite earth station that will anchor a search-and-rescue control center covering Europe's southeastern edge. Christoforos Fokaides told the Associated Press in an interview Monday, Jan 26, that the earth station will be Europe's third such facility, complementing ones in Norway and Spain that improve authorities' response to regional emergencies. He said Cypriot authorities will relay received distress signals to search-and-rescue crews in the countries closest to any emergency. Fokaides said Cyprus is perfectly positioned geographically to act as a search-and-rescue hub. According to the AP, he said Cyprus has signed agreements with Israel, Syria and Greece and is in the process of concluding such agreements with neighboring Lebanon and Egypt. Related links:   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 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.Azerbaijan razes historic Armenian church to ground Azerbaijan has demolished the historic Armenian Church of St. John the Baptist (known as Kanach Zham).Russia to begin assessing migrant workers' speaking skills Rosobrnadzor is planning to change the Russian language exam for migrant workers and include an assessment of speaking skills |
