Aram Simonyan re-elected as Yerevan State University rectorJune 21, 2011 - 17:29 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - On June 21, Aram Simonyan was re-elected as Yerevan State University (YSU) rector. During YSU council session, led by Armenian President Serzh Sargsyan, 60 voted “for” and 7 “against” Simonyan’s candidacy. Following his re-election, YSU rector briefed the participants on reforms planned in university entrance exams, as well as the scheduled opening of YSU basic college to operate in Armenian regions. President Sargsyan congratulated YSU rector on his re-election, expressing hope for further achievements of the university. 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 | Titus, Bilirakis lead legislation to sanction Azerbaijani war criminals Representatives Dina Titus (D-NV) and Gus Bilirakis (R-FL) have introduced the bipartisan legislation. Azerbaijan must respect human rights, Scholz tells Aliyev German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has called for greater respect for human rights in Azerbaijan. 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. |