Public transport drivers exploited in ArmeniaOctober 23, 2009 - 19:49 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - With the implementation of labor rights, the principle of exploitation still works in the republic, RA Ombudsman Armen Harutyunyan said. A large number of employers are viewing citizens as a means to gain profit. As result of an inspection, it was found out that public transport drivers are forced to work from 6.30 am to 11.30 am. Some AMD114 million were not paid for overtime work," he said. He also said that one of public transport organizations functions without a license and only 4 of its 24 drivers possess essential documents. 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 | 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. Armenia, Russia discuss life extension of Metsamor nuclear plant Issues regarding the extension of life of the 2nd power unit of the Armenian Nuclear Power Plant were discussed in Yerevan. Czech-Armenian military cooperation discussed in Yerevan A delegation led by the Director General for the Industrial Cooperation Division of the Ministry of Defence of the Czech Republic visited Armenia. |