Source of radiation discovered in Georgian port of BatumiApril 5, 2011 - 17:45 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The Source of radiation in scrap metal has been seized in the Georgian port of Batumi. According to preliminary data, cesium-137 was discovered. There is no information on the substance quantity, as well as radiation level. The Georgian Ministry of Energy reported that the discovered substance is not dangerous for people, Trend reported. The radioactive substance was in scrap metal, which was planned to be shipped and exported. As soon as dosimeters detected the radiation, the port suspended its operation. Employees of the port were evacuated. Specialists of the emergency situations service arrived at the site. Currently, the port has resumed operation. 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 | Your home is in Armenia – Ameriabank offers mortgage loans for the Diaspora To buy real estate, Diasporans can apply to Ameriabank online to buy, renovate or build a home anywhere in Armenia. Armenia-Qatar ties discussed in Doha The Secretary of Armenia’s Security Council met with the Deputy Secretary General of the National Security Council of Qatar. ARARAT special evening dedicated to Aznavour's 100th Anniv. On May 20 ARARAT legendary Armenian brandy, celebrated the centennial of Maestro Charles Aznavour with a special event. Surveying works underway in Armenia’s Kirants Surveying works are underway in the Armenian village of Kirants in the northern Tavush province. |