  31 000 people in Armenia received unemployment benefits in 2009December 28, 2009 - 13:58 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - During the crisis, the number unemployment benefit recipients increased by 10 000 in 2009 (total number 31 000 against 21 043 people in 2008).As the head of State Employment Service Agency Sona Harutyunyan told a news conference in Yerevan, the government allocated AMD 1.3 billion in addition to AMD 3.1 billion already provided, in order to promote the implementation of social program in question. As a result, monthly unemployment benefit now amounts to AMD 22 900 instead of 14 500 paid previously. She also said that some AMD 246 billion were saved as a result of detection of order violations.   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 |  Related sections Latest news Protesters rally as Georgia debates 'foreign agent' bill  Georgian critics label the bill "the Russian law", comparing it to legislation used by the Kremlin to crack down on dissent.Former Pashinyan envoy urges end to Genocide speculation Marukyan has urged authorities in Armenia stop discussions about verifying the names of 1.5 million victims.Azerbaijan, Jordan sign deal on defense cooperation Azerbaijan and Jordan have signed an agreement on cooperation in the field of defense, according to an official statement.First Canadian expert join EU mission in Armenia The first Canadian expert to join the European Union’s civilian mission in Armenia has arrived in Armenia. |
