 Source of radiation discovered in Georgian port of Batumi April 5, 2011 - 17:45 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The Source of radiation in scrap metal has been seized in the Georgian port of Batumi. According to preliminary data, cesium-137 was discovered. There is no information on the substance quantity, as well as radiation level. The Georgian Ministry of Energy reported that the discovered substance is not dangerous for people, Trend reported. The radioactive substance was in scrap metal, which was planned to be shipped and exported. As soon as dosimeters detected the radiation, the port suspended its operation. Employees of the port were evacuated. Specialists of the emergency situations service arrived at the site. Currently, the port has resumed operation.   Top stories Azerbaijani authorities report that they have already resettled 3,000 people in the Nagorno-Karabakh town of Stepanakert. On June 10, Azerbaijani President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev will leave for Turkey on a working visit. Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev arrived in Moscow on April 22 to hold talks with Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin. Authorities said a total of 192 Azerbaijani troops were killed and 511 were wounded during Azerbaijan’s offensive.   Partner news |  Latest news Viva sees growing demand for cloud services  In recent years, medical institutions are starting to make use of Viva’s cloud servicesArmenian, German presidents meet in Berlin Armenian and German Presidents Vahagn Khachaturyan and Frank-Walter Steinmeier met in Berlin.Armenia assumes presidency of Mediterranean Network of Regulatory Authorities The Commission on Television and Radio of Armenia said it expects productive cooperation in various formats.Balance of attached cards in the Idram&IDBank app From now on, users will be able to view the online balances of cards issued by ArCa system banks and attached to the app. |
