  Armenia launches criminal case involving ex-Education Minister May 13, 2020 - 19:45 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Authorities in Armenia have launched a criminal case over abuse of power, involving a former Minister of Education and Science. Though the Investigative Committee has not identified the official in question, former Minister of Education Armen Ashotyan said on Facebook that he has received no notice, but will provide an update once more details are revealed. Under the Criminal Code of Armenia, the charge is punishable by a sentence of two to six years in prison, as well as deprivation of the right to hold certain posts or engage in certain activities for up to three years.   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”. |
