 Earthquake scenario exercise to be held in Yerevan October 29, 2012 - 20:21 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Armenian Ministry of Emergency Situations held a senior staff meeting, chaired by Minister Armen Yeritsyan. Armenian Rescue Service director, Major General Sergey Azaryan briefed the minister of the intention to hold a large-scale earthquake scenario in Yerevan in late November. Dwelling on the activates International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) experts carried out during their visit to Armenia, Major General Azaryan noted that IAEA highly assessed the progress the ministry yielded in the past two years. As for the activities of the working group addressing the disabled people’s problems, he said the results will soon be announced.   Top stories The number of state universities will be reduced from 23 to 8 by 2030, Minister of Education, Science, Culture and Sport Zhanna Andreasyan has said. From September 21 to November 11, a total of 2,820 Russians registered at a place of residence in Armenia, the police has said. The situation on the contact line between Karabakh and Azerbaijan was relatively stable overnight, the Defense Army says. Defense Minister Suren Papikyan has visited the southern Armenian province of Syunik, the Defense Ministry reported on March 18.   Partner news |  Latest news European Parliament to discuss repression in Azerbaijan  The European Parliament will discuss repression of civil society in Azerbaijan on April 24PACE wants concessions from Azerbaijan to accept Baku back A PACE co-rapporteur said that Azerbaijani authorities must make certain concessions so that the country can return to PACE.Cyprus parliament honors Armenian genocide victims Acting House President Zacharias Koulias noted that April 24 marks the “black anniversary” of the Armenian genocide.Armenia PM, France envoy discuss regional matters Issues related to the consistent development of Armenia-France cooperation were discussed. |
