Russia mulls involvement in Armenian NPP’s new power unit constructionSeptember 8, 2015 - 15:06 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Russia is exploring possibilities of participating in the construction of the new power unit of the Armenian nuclear power plant (NPP), Russian Sputnik reports. In March 2014, the government of Armenia decided to extend the service life of the second power unit due to the delays in the construction of a new unit. Along with Armenian experts, Russia’s nuclear energy corporation Rosatom decided to work on the project to extend the power unit's service life until 2026. Russia and Armenia signed a corresponding deal in 2014. The Armenian Nuclear Power Plant was opened in 1980, but was closed due to the 1988 earthquake in Armenia and reopened in 1993. The European Union has been calling on Armenia to suspend the NPP’s operations for several years. 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 | The Power of One Dram to benefit Road of Life charity The companies inform that the May beneficiary of The Power of One Dram is the “Road of Life” charitable organization. Ucom General Director gives lecture at French University in Armenia The General Director of Ucom Ralph Yirikian delivered a lecture at the French University of Armenia. Kazakhstan welcomes Yerevan, Baku’s agreement to meet in Almaty Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has welcomed the agreement of Baku and Yerevan to hold negotiations in Almaty. Armenia offers to temporarily host, preserve Gaza manuscripts The Armenian Foreign Minister has said Yerevan is ready to help preserve manuscripts from the conflict zone in Gaza. |