ICRC may take charge of drug-addicted detainees’ treatment in ArmeniaMay 13, 2011 - 20:26 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The head of Armenian Justice Ministry's Correctional Administration (CA) Hayk Harutyunyan met with the newly- appointed head of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) delegation to Armenia, Lorenzo Caraffi and head of mission Mathias Weinreich. Mr. Harutyunyan congratulated Mr. Caraffi with his appointment, further briefing the guests on Correctional Administration's structure, main activities and current issues. The parties gave high assessment to CA-ICRC cooperation, expressing hope for its continuation. Possibilities of effective treatment of drug-addicted detainees were discussed. 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 | 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. |