National Bureau of Expertises' new building opens in YerevanDecember 8, 2009 - 18:01 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - On December 8, 2009, the U.S. Embassy in Armenia and the Government of the Republic of Armenia dedicated the second building of the National Bureau of Expertises, a State Non-Commercial Organization, which was renovated with U.S. Government assistance. U.S. Ambassador Marie L. Yovanovitch officially transferred the facility to the Prosecutor General of the Republic of Armenia, Aghvan Hovsepyan.The U.S. Government, through the U.S. Embassy's International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs Office, invested over $1,275,000.00 to complete renovations of the facility. The renovation project was carried out by U.S. Army Corps of Engineers using the expertise of local construction company CESCO Ltd. The project included checking the structural integrity of the building, renovation of the first, second and third floors, installation of water and electrical supply, fire alarm and telephone systems. The building is equipped with an elaborate security system, which will ensure controlled access to the laboratories and the security of the evidence. This laboratory will facilitate advanced forensic examination of evidence in criminal and civil cases, supporting justice and the rule of law for the people of Armenia. 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 | Lemkin Institue slams Pashinyan's “cryptic engagement with Genocide denial” The Lemkin Institute is alarmed over Pashinyan’s statements “questioning Armenia's legal basis to pursue justice against Turkey”. Armenia votes for UN resolution granting Palestine new rights The U.N. General Assembly voted by a wide margin on May 10 to grant new “rights and privileges” to Palestine. EU still discussing funding Armenia through European Peace Facility Discussions continue in the EU on providing Armenia with funds from the European Peace Facility, Vassilis Maragos says. Greek-Armenian organizations support "Tavush for Motherland" Greek-Armenian organizations have expressed support for the campaign led by Archbishop Bagrat Galstanyan. |