Yerevan to have 850.0 hectares green spaces in 2013June 12, 2013 - 19:15 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Yerevan municipality’s 2013 environmental program envisages creation of new lawns covering area of 3.2 hectares. According to Yerevan municipality’s press service, the capital’s irrigation network will be extended by 21 km, with the new network to cover Nork Nork, Avan, Arabkir, Ajapnyak, Shengavit, Kanaker-Zeytun administrative districts. 40.000 trees were planted in Yerevan in 2013, with 7000 more trees to be planted in fall. 12.000 rose bushes and 700.000 flower seedlings were planted in the capital, with the city’s green spaces to cover 850.0 hectares following the completion of the program. 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 | U.S. welcomes Armenia, Azerbaijan’s border delimitation announcement Blinken said it is an important step towards concluding a durable and dignified peace agreement. Up to 10% cashback from GetTransfer with IDBank cards IDBank clients who make their booking on GetTransfer will receive an exclusive cashback. European Parliament to discuss repression in Azerbaijan The European Parliament will discuss repression of civil society in Azerbaijan on April 24 PACE 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. |