 Armenia inaugurates first “smart crossroad” in the capital March 23, 2018 - 12:03 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Armenia’s first “smart crossroad” was inaugurated in the capital city of Yerevan recently to ensure traffic without congestion in the area, the police said on Friday, March 23. The new system comprised of special traffic light sensors was installed several days ago, and the police said “positive change is apparent.” Ultrasonic sensors simply exclude traffic jams as the device counts the number of vehicles within seconds, and the traffic light changes to green when necessary. The made-in-Armenia sensors are novel not only in the country but also in the region. The police are now examining what other crossroads can be equipped with the systems to make traffic better in the capital.   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 Turkey extends military presence in Azerbaijan  The Turkish parliament has adopted a bill submitted by Recep Tayyip Erdogan to extend the mandate of Turkish troops.Russia to begin assessing migrant workers' speaking skills Rosobrnadzor is planning to change the Russian language exam for migrant workers and include an assessment of speaking skillsArmenian, Saudi Foreign Minister meet in Riyadh The two commended the positive dynamics of the development of political dialogue between Armenia and Saudi ArabiaPashinyan: Azerbaijan’s proximity shouldn’t worry border residents At the same time, he said that he “does not guarantee [the security of villagers] one hundred percent”. |
