Due to Bird Flu Euro Commission Banned Import of Fluff from ArmeniaJanuary 9, 2006 - 17:34 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Today the European Commission banned import of bird fluff and feathers from six states bordering with Turkey to prevent spreading of bird flu, stated Euro Commission official representative Michael Mann. Special measures of epidemiological safety are taken after the death of three children from bird flu in Eastern Turkey. Today the diagnosis is confirmed in 12 patients of Turkish hospitals. Besides Armenia, the new limitations of import of poultry keeping products will also affect Azerbaijan, Georgia, Iran, Iraq and Syria, reported Itar-Tass. Top stories 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. 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". Partner news | Power of One Dram sums up two-year program with Teach for Armenia Idram Junior also joined the companies during the visit, bringing with it a fascinating intellectual game for children Moscow slams EU mission in Armenia for “provocative activity” The EU mission is doing more and more against Armenia’s neighbors Russia, Azerbaijan and Iran, Mikhail Galuzin said. Yerevan Mayor to travel to Paris on May 15-19 The official delegation headed by Yerevan Mayor Tigran Avinyan will travel to Paris from May 15 to 19. Armenia, India hold first defense consultations The meeting was attended by Indian Ambassador Nilakshi Saha Sinha and Defense Attaché Brigadier General Naveen Nijhawan. |