 Armenia coronavirus situation "pretty manageable", Minister says January 21, 2021 - 15:15 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The coronavirus situation is "pretty manageable" in Armenia, newly-appointed Health Minister Anahit Avanesyan said Thursday, January 21, according to Aysor.am. Asked whether she agrees that former Health Minister Arsen Torosyan has failed the fight against Covid-19, Avanesyan said "it is not acceptable to talk about failure." Avanesyan was named the country's Health Minister on January 19 when Torosyan resigned from the post and was appointed the chief of government staff.   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 European Parliament to discuss repression in Azerbaijan  The European Parliament will discuss repression of civil society in Azerbaijan on April 24PACE 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. |
