  Hovhannes Hovsepyan: RA state committee on science financed 729 useless projects in 2008-2009 December 24, 2010 - 13:18 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Hovhannes Hovsepyan, the head of the control service under the RA President, has slammed the Armenian state committee on science for financing 729 useless projects in 2008-2009. “These projects had no scientific value. Yet, they were financed several times at the total amount of AMD 3,4 billion,” Hovsepyan said. He also informed that the committee was allocated AMD 76 mln to cover research expenses. “These funds were spent on purchase of furniture, refrigerator and household appliances, although reports issued by the committee read that the money was spent on scientific research,” Hovsepyan emphasized. He added that AMD 36,6 million was allocated for conduction of scientific conferences without any preliminary calculation and control of the organization process.   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 Turkey extends military presence in Azerbaijan  The Turkish parliament has adopted a bill submitted by Recep Tayyip Erdogan to extend the mandate of Turkish troops.Russia to begin assessing migrant workers' speaking skills Rosobrnadzor is planning to change the Russian language exam for migrant workers and include an assessment of speaking skillsArmenian, Saudi Foreign Minister meet in Riyadh The two commended the positive dynamics of the development of political dialogue between Armenia and Saudi ArabiaPashinyan: Azerbaijan’s proximity shouldn’t worry border residents At the same time, he said that he “does not guarantee [the security of villagers] one hundred percent”. |
