Armenia bought some 1100 light machine guns from Bulgaria in 2017June 5, 2018 - 13:55 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Bulgaria has delivered 1094 units of light machine guns to Armenia in 2017, according to the UN Register of Conventional Arms. In all probability, Armenia has purchased 5.56×45mm and/or/ 7.62×39mm machine guns, produced by Arsenal, a Bulgarian company engaged primarily in the manufacture of firearms and military equipment, Razm.info reports. According to the company’s website, the two weapons are used as armament of combat crews, reconnoitring detachments and special antiterrorism troops. 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 | 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. Cyprus parliament honors Armenian genocide victims Acting House President Zacharias Koulias noted that April 24 marks the “black anniversary” of the Armenian genocide. Armenia PM, France envoy discuss regional matters Issues related to the consistent development of Armenia-France cooperation were discussed. |