TACIS developed strategy of closing ANPPDecember 6, 2007 - 16:59 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The EU is ready to continue dialogue with Armenia in the energy sector, including closure of the Nuclear Power Plant, said Raul de Lutzenberger, the EU's Charge d'Affairs in Armenia.He also informed that a strategy of closing ANPP has been worked out in the framework of TACIS program, IA Regnum reports. The NPP operation life expires in 2016. However, with signature of the European Neighborhood Policy, Armenia undertook to close the NPP in the shortest terms. The ANPP consisting of two power generating units with 815 MW capacity was first closed in 1988. The second unit with 407,5 MW capacity was restarted in 1995. Armenia announced intention close the NPP is case of creation of alternative energy sources. 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 | Turkey condemns Uruguay’s recognition of Armenian Genocide Turkey has condemned a newly passed law in Uruguay that recognizes the Armenian Genocide, TRT reports. For the first time, Armenia votes in favor of Georgia resolution in UN Armenia on Tuesday, June 4 voted for the first time in favor a resolution adopted by the United Nations General Assembly. Moscow warns Armenia against leaving Russian-led defense bloc Armenia could ruin its military ties with Russia if it continues drifting towards the West, according to a senior official in Moscow. Moscow says ready to support Yerevan-Baku reconciliation Moscow has confirmed its readiness to support the reconciliation of Yerevan and Baku. |