  AMD 9.4bln to be allocated from Armenian budget for science development in 2011June 25, 2010 - 17:29 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Chairman of the State Committee for Science Samvel Harutyunyan said that AMD 9.4bln are envisaged to be allocated for science development in 2011. The funds for innovative programs will be included in a separate budget item, Harutyunyan told journalists. “According to my calculations, if these funds are provided, the total financing of Armenia’s science may amount to AMD 12bln,” said Harutyunyan. AMD 5.5bln are allocated for scientific activity, while 2bln will be spent for purchase of equipment, various international scientific organizations’ membership fees, etc. Besides, AMD 1bln is envisaged for development works in the defense industry.   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. |
