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Archives for August, 2016

Green groups hopeful over Elkin appointment to Environmental Protection Minister – Jerusalem Post

By MICHELLE MALKA GROSSMAN 07/31/2016 In statements welcoming Elkin’s selection, environmental groups emphasized the importance of the role and the power that he will have. After two months without an environmental protection minister, green groups seemed to be happy with the announcement that Ze’ev Elkin will be taking on the role. The position has been […]

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Authorities shut down major water theft operation near Dead Sea’ – Jordan Times

By Hana Namrouqa – Aug 01,2016 AMMAN — The authorities have dismantled a large-scale water theft operation, which was diverting and reselling 6,000 cubic metres of fresh water per day, an official said on Monday. An “investment company” had been diverting water from a main source which supplies hotels at the Dead Sea for over […]

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‘736 electricity thefts uncovered in July’ – Jordan Times

AMMAN — The Energy and Minerals Regulatory Commission (EMRC) on Tuesday said it dealt with 736 cases of electricity theft in July. Chief Commissioner Farouq Hiyari said 452 cases were recorded in the central region, which includes Amman, Zarqa, Balqa and Madaba and is supplied by the Jordanian Electric Power Company (JEPCO). Hiyari said 172 […]

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