Russia to participate in new ANPP construction tenderFebruary 6, 2008 - 17:09 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Russia will participate in the tender on new Armenian nuclear power plant construction expected in 2010-2011, Russian nuclear chief Sergei Kiriyenko said. "Armenia plans to build a nuclear power plant with 1 thousand megawatt capacity. The project will cost $1 billion. It is supposed to build two nuclear reactors or one reactor with big capacity. At that, the Metsamor NPP under trust management of Russian Inter RAO UES and Rosenergatom will function till 2016," he said, IA Regnum reports. 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. |