EU will provide €30 million for Armenia's Covid-19 fightSeptember 24, 2020 - 13:20 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The European Union will provide €30 million to help Armenia fight against the spread of the coronavirus in the country. The Government on Thursday, September 24 approved the agreement between Armenia and the European Commission. Deputy Prime Minister Mher Grigoryan said 80% of the sum – $24 million – will be transferred immediately after the deal is signed, without preconditions. The remaining €6 million will be provided to meet the objectives set out in the special preconditions of the agreement. The number of confirmed coronavirus infections in Armenia grew by 374 to reach 48,251 on Thursday. So far, 43,266 people have recovered, 945 have died from the coronavirus in the country, while 292 others carrying the virus have died from other causes. 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. |