Govt. suggests convening parliament sitting for Russian gas discussionDecember 19, 2013 - 19:03 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The government of Armenia suggested convening a special parliamentary sitting December 20. The sitting agenda will include a number of bills and international treaties; specifically, the Armenian-Russian agreement for supply of gas, oil products, and unrefined diamonds, as well as sale of the 20% ArmRosGazprom shares to Russia. Among issues to be discussed are objections of the Armenian President over the bill on introduction of amendments to the laws on state duties, budget system and motor transport. 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 | 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. Armenia, Russia discuss life extension of Metsamor nuclear plant Issues regarding the extension of life of the 2nd power unit of the Armenian Nuclear Power Plant were discussed in Yerevan. Czech-Armenian military cooperation discussed in Yerevan A delegation led by the Director General for the Industrial Cooperation Division of the Ministry of Defence of the Czech Republic visited Armenia. |