Armenia to provide periodic payments to families of fallen soldiersMay 26, 2016 - 13:03 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - In addition to lump sum payments, families of fallen soldiers will receive periodic payments, Minister of Labor and Social Affairs Artem Asatrayan said Thursday, May 26. On April 2, Azerbaijan unleashed a large-scale offensive against Nagorno Karabakh, in the course of which dozens of Armenian soldiers were killed alongside the hundreds of losses, registered on the Azerbaijani side. “A number of individuals and organizations have also provided assistance, helping solve a number of problems,” Asatryan said. “Besides, we have a number of legislative initiatives at state level, with the government set to approve a part of them in the near future.” According to him, families of deceased soldiers receive some AMD 4 million insurance payments for funeral and other costs. If a corresponding decision secures cabinet approval, Asatryan said, families of volunteers will also benefit from the project. 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 | European Parliament to discuss repression in Azerbaijan The European Parliament will discuss repression of civil society in Azerbaijan on April 24 PACE 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. |