Russian PM suggests tightening rules for immigrant registrationDecember 15, 2011 - 16:28 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Prime Minister of Russia Vladimir Putin suggested devising stricter rules on immigration as well as introducing criminal liability for violation of immigration laws. “The changes will affect both the immigrants and those who rent 10 square meter apartments to 20-30 people,” Putin told Russia 1 TV channel. “I believe there is nothing wrong in tightening the rules. We cannot do anything but devise stricter rules and bring the rules of registration up to criminal liability.” The PM did not rule out the possibility of reestablishing the Ministry for Nationalities in Russia. “Given the realities of our country the system no longer corresponds to present requirements. We will consider that by all means,” said Putin. Top stories Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev arrived in Moscow on April 22 to hold talks with Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin. Authorities said a total of 192 Azerbaijani troops were killed and 511 were wounded during Azerbaijan’s offensive. In 2023, the Azerbaijani government will increase the country’s defense budget by more than 1.1 billion manats ($650 million). The bill, published on Monday, is designed to "eliminate the shortcomings of an unreasonably broad interpretation of the key concept of "compatriot". Partner news | Power of One Dram sums up two-year program with Teach for Armenia Idram Junior also joined the companies during the visit, bringing with it a fascinating intellectual game for children Moscow slams EU mission in Armenia for “provocative activity” The EU mission is doing more and more against Armenia’s neighbors Russia, Azerbaijan and Iran, Mikhail Galuzin said. Yerevan Mayor to travel to Paris on May 15-19 The official delegation headed by Yerevan Mayor Tigran Avinyan will travel to Paris from May 15 to 19. Armenia, India hold first defense consultations The meeting was attended by Indian Ambassador Nilakshi Saha Sinha and Defense Attaché Brigadier General Naveen Nijhawan. |