  Karabakh war: 6000 wounded to receive $1000 each in social aid January 27, 2021 - 18:21 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The Armenian government on Wednesday, January 27 approved a program for providing social assistance to servicemen who were injured during the recent war in Nagorno-Karabakh. Under the project, 6,000 wounded soldiers will receive a one-off social assistance in the amount of AMD 500,000 (about $1,000), excluding persons with disabilities who are already getting financial assistance. Labor and Social Affairs Minister Mesrop Arakelyan said Wednesday that not only conscripts, but also reserve soldiers and volunteers will benefit from the program. According to him, some of the soldiers have received light injuries, and the project seeks to solve social consequences of having been unable to work for some time.   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 European Parliament to discuss repression in Azerbaijan  The European Parliament will discuss repression of civil society in Azerbaijan on April 24PACE wants concessions from Azerbaijan to accept Baku back A PACE co-rapporteur said that Azerbaijani authorities must make certain concessions so that the country can return to PACE.Cyprus parliament honors Armenian genocide victims Acting House President Zacharias Koulias noted that April 24 marks the “black anniversary” of the Armenian genocide.Armenia PM, France envoy discuss regional matters Issues related to the consistent development of Armenia-France cooperation were discussed. |
