SCR imports new railway equipment to ArmeniaNovember 30, 2009 - 16:11 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - South Caucasian Railways CJSC imported new road equipment to Armenia. The track measuring device, meant for scanning and discovering railroad track defects, was delivered to Armenia on Monday, SCR press service reported. The purchase was accomplished in the framework of 2009 investment program. Track facilities' upgrade was included in company's 2009 priority agenda to improve the quality of SCR services and raise them to a new level. Top stories Yerevan has dismissed Turkey’s demand to shut down the Armenian nuclear power plant as “inappropriate”. Armenia will loan 2.9 billion drams to Nagorno Karabakh (Artsakh), according to a draft government decision. The Ministry of Ecology and Natural Resources of Azerbaijan has “strongly condemned” Armenia’s decision. Kerobyan has said that for the first time in the history of Armenia, the volume of foreign direct investments amounted to about $1 billion. Partner news | European Parliament to discuss repression in Azerbaijan The European Parliament will discuss repression of civil society in Azerbaijan on April 24 PACE wants concessions from Azerbaijan to accept Baku back A PACE co-rapporteur said that Azerbaijani authorities must make certain concessions so that the country can return to PACE. 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. |