First aid groups formed after Azeri shelling of Tavush province’s villagesFebruary 13, 2013 - 15:26 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - First aid groups were formed in Armenia following Azeri shelling of 4 border villages, the head of Movses village administration told PanARMENIAN.Net According to Ararat Avalyan, creation of first aid groups has become a necessity in attack-caused emergencies. Avalyan further spoke of material damage caused as a result of the attack. Yet another ceasefire violation was reported on the night of February 13, with Azeri army having shelled border villages of Nerkin Karmiraghbyur, Chinari and Movses in Armenia's Tavush province. No victims were reported; serviceman Gevorg Melikbekyan was taken to a hospital with a leg injury. According to Armenian Defense Ministry spokesman Artsrn Hovhannisyan, the situation has returned to normal, with armed forces haling the situation under control. 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 | Titus, Bilirakis lead legislation to sanction Azerbaijani war criminals Representatives Dina Titus (D-NV) and Gus Bilirakis (R-FL) have introduced the bipartisan legislation. Azerbaijan must respect human rights, Scholz tells Aliyev German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has called for greater respect for human rights in Azerbaijan. Scholz hopes Armenia-Azerbaijan peace treaty will be signed this year German Chancellor Olaf Scholz hopes that a peace treaty between Armenia and Azerbaijan will be signed this year. Ucom equips four bus stops in Ijevan with free Wi-Fi Ucom now provides free Wi-Fi coverage in smart bus stops in four communities of Ijevan. |