Droughts in Turkey threaten to wipe Lake Van off the face of the EarthJuly 25, 2022 - 11:28 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Droughts in Turkey are threatening to wipe Lake Van off the face of the Earth, Mir24 reports. The shoreline of Turkey’s largest lake has been steadily retreating and exposing islands in the middle of the water body. According to experts, precipitation in the region are down by 10%, as a result.of which the springs that fill the basin have dried up. Lake Van is located in Turkey's eastern Van and Bitlis provinces (in the historic Armenian highlands). 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 | U.S., Armenia sign customs deal According to Armenian customs data, U.S.-Armenian trade reached $670 million last year. Ucom’s fixed network launches in Nor Hachn City residents will be able to use fixed-line Internet, mobile communications and television in one package at more affordable prices. Armenia parliament to consider draft proposal on impeachment June 17 The Armenian Parliament will hold an extraordinary session on June 17 to consider a draft proposal on the resignation of the government. Armenia to send Deputy Foreign Minister to Berlin’s Ukraine Recovery Conference Georgia will attend the forum at the level of Prime Minister, Foreign Minister, while Azerbaijan will send their Foreign Minister. |