Armenian President awarded the rank of Colonel-General to RA NSS HeadDecember 18, 2009 - 20:22 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Armenian President Serzh Sargsyan has signed a decree on December 18, under which the Head of Armenian National Security Service Gor Hakobyan received the rank of Colonel-General, NSS Deputy Heads Felix Tsolakyan and Romik Haroutunyan obtained the rank of Lieutenants General. The President also awarded the Medal "For military service" to a group of employees of Armenian NSS for their significant contribution to national security and courage while fulfilling their duties. Another presidential decree awarded the Honorary Order of the Republic of Armenia to Levon Sayan (France) for his significant contribution to strengthening of Armenian-French friendly relations and for years of service for the benefit of the nation, press office of RA President reported. 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. |