India refuses comply with EU carbon tax schemeMarch 23, 2012 - 16:02 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Indian airlines will not to comply with the European Union's (EU) carbon taxation scheme, according to civil aviation minister Ajit Singh, BBC News reported. The EU has directed Indian carriers to submit emission details of their aircraft by 31 March. But Mr Singh told parliament that "no Indian carrier is submitting them in view of the position of the government". Last month, China said its airlines would not pay the EU tax. Many other countries, including Russia and the US, have also objected to the scheme. They insist the tax on CO2 emissions from aircraft flying to or from destinations outside Europe fails to comply with international law. Brussels has insisted the carbon tax is essential if it is to meet its obligation to reduce emissions by 20% by 2020. In December 2011, the European Court of Justice ruled that the EU tax was legal. The tax, which the EU says could make long-haul flights up to 12 euros ($16) more expensive, was introduced in January, though airlines will not have to start paying it until next year. 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 to benefit Road of Life, Strong Mind IDBank and Idram summarize the results of the May program of “The Power of One Dram”. Yerevan State University, Ucom sign Memorandum of Cooperation Rector of Yerevan State University Hovhannes Hovhannisyan and General Director of Ucom Ralph Yirikian signed the memorandum. EU to provide budgetary support to Armenia The agreement is aimed at increasing the competitiveness of the educational system of Armenia. Aliyev: No peace treaty unless Armenia changes constitution Azerbaijan will not sign a peace treaty with Armenia unless the latter changes its constitution, Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev said. |