Egypt to ease Gaza's chronic power shortages February 20, 2012 - 19:58 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - A Palestinian energy official says Egypt has agreed to ease Gaza's chronic power shortages, AP reported. Gaza has suffered frequent blackouts and fuel shortages because of a border blockade imposed after the 2007 takeover of the territory by Hamas. Former Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak had sided with Israel in enforcing the blockade, trying to isolate the Islamist militants on his doorstep. Egypt's new rulers have eased Gaza's isolation. The energy deal announced Monday, February is a major step toward a greater Egyptian role in Gaza. Energy official Omar Kittaneh says Egypt will increase the electricity flow to Gaza in coming days, then set up a new transmitter there and eventually link Gaza to the regional grid.   Top stories Azerbaijani authorities report that they have already resettled 3,000 people in the Nagorno-Karabakh town of Stepanakert. On June 10, Azerbaijani President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev will leave for Turkey on a working visit. 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.   Partner news |  Latest news Viva sees growing demand for cloud services  In recent years, medical institutions are starting to make use of Viva’s cloud servicesArmenian, German presidents meet in Berlin Armenian and German Presidents Vahagn Khachaturyan and Frank-Walter Steinmeier met in Berlin.Armenia assumes presidency of Mediterranean Network of Regulatory Authorities The Commission on Television and Radio of Armenia said it expects productive cooperation in various formats.Balance of attached cards in the Idram&IDBank app From now on, users will be able to view the online balances of cards issued by ArCa system banks and attached to the app. |
