Euroatom allocated 200 mln euros for closing Metsamor NPPSeptember 25, 2007 - 17:37 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The European Union's stand on the Metsamor Nuclear Power Plant is clear: it should be closed, European Commission's Acting Director for Eastern Europe, South Caucasus and Central Asia, Mr Gunnar Wiegand told a news conference in Yerevan.The Euroatom allocated 200 mln euros for closing the NPP, according to him. "We have supported nuclear safety measures for the ANPP over a number of years but now we call on the Armenian government to close it. By the way, the matter concerns almost all nuclear power plants on the territory of former USSR. Of course, alternative energy supplies are needed. Diversification of energy sources is already observed in Armenia," Mr Wiegand said adding that 200 mln euros will be assigned for closing the outdated NPP but not for construction of a new one. 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. |