  Yerevan finds new deputy Mayor in former vice premier September 23, 2022 - 15:55 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Former Deputy Prime Minister of Armenia Tigran Avinyan has been appointed the Deputy Mayor of the capital of city of Yerevan, according to a decision approved by the City Council on Friday, September 23. No member of the City Council voted against the election of Avinyan who this became the city fifth Deputy Mayor. As reported earlier, Avinyan will head the ruling Civil Contract party in the mayoral election in 2023.   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. |
