  No decision on Armenian citizens’ evacuation from Syria taken yet June 25, 2012 - 16:37 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - It is currently impossible to name a specific number of Armenian citizens residing in Syria, Foreign Ministry spokesman said. “Both dual and RA citizens live in Syria, including the consulate staff,” Tigran Balayan told a PanARMENIAN.Net reporter, asked if the ministry has resolved to evacuate RA citizens from the country. “No such decision has been taken. Armenia’s consulate continues its ordinary course of work,” he said. According to UN estimates, over 10,000 people have been killed in Syria since the beginning of a popular uprising against President Assad in March 2011, which started with peaceful protests but has since grown increasingly militarized.   Top stories Six total incidents have burned 19 old-growth trees. Friday night 8 trees were torched along the beautiful main entrance. The EU does not intend to conduct military exercises with Armenia, Lead Spokesperson for EU Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Peter Stano says. Hikmet Hajiyev has said that there is no place for USAID operation in Azerbaijan any longer. A telephone conversation between Putin and Pashinyan before the CSTO summit is not planned, Peskov says.   Partner news |  Latest news Surveying works underway in Armenia’s Kirants  Surveying works are underway in the Armenian village of Kirants in the northern Tavush province.Armenia calls for prohibiting threats of attacks on nuclear facilities Armenia has raised the need for a treaty prohibiting attacks on nuclear facilities devoted to peaceful purposes.Armenia says ready to extend nuclear plant’s lifetime by 10 years Armenia has taken necessary measures to extend the lifetime of its nuclear power plant until 2036.Ameriabank's Trade Finance portfolio enriched with four prestigious awards from EBRD and IFC Ameriabank received the awards from international financial institutions in recognition of its trade finance operations. |
