  Armenia moves closer to banning gambling advertising January 21, 2022 - 13:37 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Lawmakers in Armenia are about to introduce significant changes to the country’s gambling advertising laws. Members of parliament on Friday, January 21 approved in first reading a draft law banning all kinds of betting ads, with 56 in favor and 8 opposed, 16 abstentions. Introduced by the government, the bill, if approved, all kinds of gambling advertisements will be banned on radio, television and internet. Such advertising will only be allowed only in hotels with 4-stars or higher, border checkpoints and in front of similar buildings.   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. |
