Parliament passes bill to change government structure November 17, 2014 - 15:08 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - With 70 votes in favor, 6 against and 31 abstentions, the Armenian parliament adopted Monday, Nov 17, a bill on introduction of amendments in the law on Government’s Structure. During a cabinet meeting on Nov 6, Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan offered to merge the Ministries of Emergency Situations and Territorial Administration. The PM also said that a new ministry will be set up to deal with issues related to international economic integration and reforms. Besides, Abrahamyan announced plans to optimize the structure of the government, as 19 ministries “is too much for Armenia.” Top stories The Cabinet of Ministers decided on Thursday, November 9 to allocated AMD 120 million to arrange the gathering. Michael Roth believes sanctions must be put on the table after Baku‘s ethnic cleansing in Nagorno-Karabakh. The Yerevan City Council has elected Tigran Avniyan from the ruling Civil Contract as the mayor of the Armenian capital. The Armenian Parliament on Tuesday, October 3 voted to ratify the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court. 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. Armenians stage more campaigns against territorial concessions to Azerbaijan Protesters blocked more roads across Armenia on Friday, April 26 in continuing attempts to scuttle territorial concessions to Azerbaijan. |