Cyprus ‘perfectly positioned’ to act as search-and-rescue hub: ministerJanuary 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 | 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. Armenia, Russia discuss life extension of Metsamor nuclear plant Issues regarding the extension of life of the 2nd power unit of the Armenian Nuclear Power Plant were discussed in Yerevan. Armenians stage more campaigns against territorial concessions to Azerbaijan Protesters blocked more roads across Armenia on Friday, April 26 in continuing attempts to scuttle territorial concessions to Azerbaijan. |