  RA President signs bill on introduction of amendments to Law on TV and Radio June 18, 2010 - 17:06 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - On June 18, Armenian President Serzh Sargsyan singed the bill on introduction of amendments to the RA Law On TV and Radio that was approved by the parliament on June 1, 2010. With ARF Dashnaktsutyun and Heritage party opposing, the bill was adopted through a vote 77 to 13. The bill regulates the process of digitalization of TV and radio broadcasting and envisages reduction of TV channels number from 22 to 18 during the digitalization process, which will be completed by 2015. The bill also reads that the number of private companies may increase only after 2015.   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. |
