  Amnesty released 301 prisoners in ArmeniaAugust 11, 2009 - 21:32 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - 301 prisoners were released from the penal institutions of Armenia on the basis of the amnesty declared by the RA NA as of August 11, 2009, press service of the RA Ministry of Justice reports. The largest number of prisoners, 63 people, released from the Erebuni penal institution, while the lowest, 1 convict from Yerevan Kentron. 8 women and 3 juveniles are among the total number of amnestied.   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 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. |
