  Time zone shift to bring Armenia closer to Moscow, Europe December 27, 2011 - 14:16 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The problem of time zone shift is on focus of Armenian Economy Ministry agenda. As Economy Minister Tigran Davtyan told a resulting press conference on December 27, Armenian Parliament may adopt a relevant draft law stipulating time zone shift implementation in two stages. According to him, before moving to a different time zone, transition to winter mode is envisaged to be abolished in Armenia, with a shift that corresponds to Armenia’s geographical position to be carried out in 1-2 years. “The shift will bring us closer to Moscow and Europe’s time zone,” Minister Davtyan said. The difference between Armenia’s, Greenwich and other European countries’ time zones comprises +4, and +3 respectively. According to Minister Davtyan, the shift will be convenient both from business and tourism perspective, as well as for ordinary citizens.   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 |  Latest news Ucom's fixed network launched in Artashat  To mark this occasion, the company has introduced a special offer exclusively for Artashat residents.Ucom General Director gives lecture at French University in Armenia The General Director of Ucom Ralph Yirikian delivered a lecture at the French University of Armenia.Kazakhstan welcomes Yerevan, Baku’s agreement to meet in Almaty Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has welcomed the agreement of Baku and Yerevan to hold negotiations in Almaty.Armenia offers to temporarily host, preserve Gaza manuscripts The Armenian Foreign Minister has said Yerevan is ready to help preserve manuscripts from the conflict zone in Gaza. |
