Raffi Hovannisian refuses to undergo medical examination – ministryMarch 16, 2013 - 16:20 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Doctors twice a day offer their help to Heritage leader, former presidential candidate Raffi Hovannisian from the first day he went on hunger strike. However, he has up until now refused to undergo medical examination, saying he will invite doctors when necessary. Healthcare Minister urges Mr Hovannisian to stop the hunger strike, warning him of the problems it may cause in the future. Mr Hovannisian will henceforth be under medical supervision, with professional assistance to be offered when necessary. Top stories David Vardanyan is the son of former Karabakh leader Ruben Vardanyan who who is currently imprisoned in Azerbaijan. 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. Partner news | Ucom's fixed network launched in Artashat To mark this occasion, the company has introduced a special offer exclusively for Artashat residents. Ucom General Director gives lecture at French University in Armenia The General Director of Ucom Ralph Yirikian delivered a lecture at the French University of Armenia. Kazakhstan welcomes Yerevan, Baku’s agreement to meet in Almaty Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has welcomed the agreement of Baku and Yerevan to hold negotiations in Almaty. Armenia offers to temporarily host, preserve Gaza manuscripts The Armenian Foreign Minister has said Yerevan is ready to help preserve manuscripts from the conflict zone in Gaza. |