  NPP stress tests priority for Armenian Energy Ministry in 2012 February 16, 2012 - 15:32 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Implementation of stress tests at Metsamor nuclear power plant aimed at boosting safety level is among priorities of Armenian Ministry of Energy and National Resources in 2012, according to RA Energy Minister. As Armen Movsisyan told a press conference on Feb 16, it first of all stipulates testing safety level of nuclear fuel rods in emergency situations. In this context, he noted that the EU has resolved to hold stress tests at all NPPs of EU-member states following the nuclear disaster in Japan. On June 23, 2011, Armenia along with Croatia, Russia, Switzerland, Turkey, Ukraine and Belarus signed a declaration stipulating conducting NPP stress tests under requirements set forth by the EU specialists.   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 |  Latest news Viva-MTS: Tech solutions to modernize infrastructure of border village  The border village has been the focus of Viva-MTS and the Foundation for the Preservation of Wildlife and Cultural Values since 2015.Ucom's fixed network launched in Artashat To mark this occasion, the company has introduced a special offer exclusively for Artashat residents.“By Your Side”: IDBank's new support program for displaced Artsakh citizens IDBank is launching a long-term social support program for forcibly displaced Artsakh residents.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. |
