WITHIN NEXT FEW DAYS ARMENIAN NUCLEAR POWER PLANT TO RECEIVE RUSSIAN ATOMIC FUEL FOR CHARGINGJune 5, 2003 - 22:25 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Within the next 10 days a new consignment of Russian atomic fuel will be delivered to Armenia to recharge the Armenian Nuclear Power Plant (ANPP), which has ceased operation since April 4 for preventive repair. The press service of the ministry of energy of Armenia told "Arminfo" agency. According to the source, 30 days will be spent to charge the ANPP with the new fuel, after which the station, which generates over 40% of the electric power of Armenia, is planned to be connected to the energy system of the country in July. The fuel is bought by "UES of Russia" company, to whose financial management the ANPP is planned to be conveyed. 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 | 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. Seven injured in massive gas station explosion in Armenia The Investigative Committee of Armenia has unveiled details about a massive explosion at a gas station on the Yerevan-Sevan highway. Pashinyan’s spokesperson denies intention to visit Baku for COP29 Pashinyan’s agenda doesn’t include a trip to Baku for the COP29 conference, his press secretary Nazeli Baghdasaryan has said. Lithuania sending €100,000 to help Armenia fight floods consequences Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan took to social media to thank his Lithuanian counterpart for the contribution. |