Body of former Armenia National Security Chief discovered in YerevanJanuary 17, 2020 - 15:27 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The body of the former director of the National Security Service of Armenia, Georgi Kutoyan, was discovered in an apartment in Yerevan. Kutoyan's body had a shotgun wound, according to the Investigative Committee. Investigators are working at the scene. Kutoyan was 38 years old. He was appointed in the position in February 2016 and was relieved of his duties in May 2018, shortly after the "velvet revolution" in the country. 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. |