  Expert says science more effective than economy in Armenia October 26, 2012 - 21:27 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Science outruns Armenia’s economic sector by the level of effectiveness, CEO of the National Foundation of Science and Advanced Technologies (NFSAT) said. As Harutyun Karapetyan told a news conference, the state budgetary funds allocated to the field of education, may be used for implemetaion of more projects. Throughout the 15 years of its existence, NFSAT has implemented programs, worth of USD 5 mln, with USD 4.5 mln granted by U.S. Civilian Research and Development Foundation. NFSAT also cooperates with the state sector.   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 Titus, Bilirakis lead legislation to sanction Azerbaijani war criminals  Representatives Dina Titus (D-NV) and Gus Bilirakis (R-FL) have introduced the bipartisan legislation.Azerbaijan must respect human rights, Scholz tells Aliyev German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has called for greater respect for human rights in Azerbaijan.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. |
