Armenia: University of Economics temporarily suspends operationsSeptember 23, 2020 - 18:12 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The Armenian State University of Economics (ASUE) has temporarily suspended operations until Diana Galoyan is appointed the rector of the institution, according to a statement from organizing committee of the university staff. Galoyan was elected the new rector by the board members of the university on July 17 but the government has yet to approve her in the position. The statement revealed that the Academic Council of the university has requested clarifications from the government but has not received any response. Galoyan first came to replace former rector Ruben Hayrapetyan after he was fired for "plagiarism" found in his doctoral dissertation. 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 | Scholz hopes Armenia-Azerbaijan peace treaty will be signed this year German Chancellor Olaf Scholz hopes that a peace treaty between Armenia and Azerbaijan will be signed this year. Ucom equips four bus stops in Ijevan with free Wi-Fi Ucom now provides free Wi-Fi coverage in smart bus stops in four communities of Ijevan. Armenia, Russia discuss life extension of Metsamor nuclear plant Issues regarding the extension of life of the 2nd power unit of the Armenian Nuclear Power Plant were discussed in Yerevan. Czech-Armenian military cooperation discussed in Yerevan A delegation led by the Director General for the Industrial Cooperation Division of the Ministry of Defence of the Czech Republic visited Armenia. |