  14 Armenian newborns given PM's name after the velvet revolution January 16, 2019 - 13:32 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - 14 newborn babies were named Nikol in April-December 2018, the Justice Ministry told PanARMENIAN.Net in an emailed statement. In comparison, only three children were named Nikol throughout 2017. Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan first came to power after leading a nationwide campaign known as the velvet revolution to oust the former authorities. Following months of peaceful protests, then PM and former President Serzh Sargsyan resigned, while the parliament elected Pashinyan as the country's new Prime Minister. The National Assembly was then dissolved and new members of parliament were elected on December 9. He was re-appointed in the PM’s post on Monday, January 14.   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 Protesters rally as Georgia debates 'foreign agent' bill  Georgian critics label the bill "the Russian law", comparing it to legislation used by the Kremlin to crack down on dissent.Azerbaijan, Jordan sign deal on defense cooperation Azerbaijan and Jordan have signed an agreement on cooperation in the field of defense, according to an official statement.Armenian cemetery in Fresno hit by arsons six times since January Six total incidents have burned 19 old-growth trees. Friday night 8 trees were torched along the beautiful main entrance.Iran vows to “decisively” defend sovereignty, national interests The Iranian embassy in Armenia has defended its “defensive and proportional action in in occupied Palestine.” |
