TURKEY DEMANDS CLOSING ARMENIAN NUCLEAR PLANTMarch 1, 2005 - 18:21 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Turkey has submitted an official statement to the European Union and the International Nuclear Energy Agency demanding the closing of the Armenian Nuclear Power Plant "taking into account the danger the Armenian plant poses and its being situated in a seismic zone." In its turn The EU demanded that Armenia close the Nuclear Power Plant. Referring to the fact that the plant accounts for 30% of the electric energy being consumed in the country, Armenia stated it will function till 2016. Having considered the statement not satisfying, Turkey raised the issue in the International Nuclear Energy Agency. Noting that Turkey's concern is understood, the structure stated a wide auditing will be held over the matter. 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 | Titus, Bilirakis lead legislation to sanction Azerbaijani war criminals Representatives Dina Titus (D-NV) and Gus Bilirakis (R-FL) have introduced the bipartisan legislation. Armenia: Defense Ministry warns against involving army in political processes The Ministry’s statement came after a video surfaced online, showing soldiers joining the protests in Tavush. 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. |