  Sargsyan extends condolences to Medvedev over tourist boat wreck July 12, 2011 - 15:41 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Armenian President Serzh Sargsyan sent a condolence letter to his Russian counterpart Dmitry Medvedev over the wreck of Bulgaria tourist boat that sank in Volga river on July 10 morning. President Sargsyan expressed his heartfelt condolences to the families of the victims and wished health to those who survived, the presidential press office reported. The ship, built in 1955 and renovated 30 years ago, had no license for carrying passengers and had a number of safety faults, including a broken engine and a list to starboard as well as being grossly overloaded. According to latest data reported by RIA Novosti, 205 people were onboard when the vessel capsized and sank in three minutes. The Emergencies Ministry confirmed the death of 73 people, 11 of them children.   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 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. |
