  New Year's holidays prolonged until January 10 in ArmeniaDecember 3, 2009 - 15:39 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The Government of Armenia amended the Law on Holidays and anniversaries of Armenia at December 3 meeting, enabling the citizens to continue their New Year holidays until January 10, 2010. Prime Minister of Armenia Tigran Sargsyan noted that this decision will allow many citizens to organize their winter vacations in the New Year holidays. Tigran Sargsyan also added that this decision is consistent with international practice.   Top stories As a result of floods in Armenia’s northern Lori and Tavush provinces, 17 bridges, including five large ones, have collapsed. David Vardanyan is the son of former Karabakh leader Ruben Vardanyan who who is currently imprisoned in Azerbaijan. Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan has met with Stephan Schütz, Executive Partner at Gerkan, Marg and Partners. 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.   Partner news Most popular in the section |  Related sections Latest news Israel warns of “serious consequences” after Armenia recognizes Palestine  Dmitry Gendelman said the move will have “serious long-term consequences” for Israel-Armenia relations.Actress Lala Mnatsakanyan dies aged 67 Actress Lala Mnatsakanyan has died at the age of 67, according to a statement from the YSITC.CSTO says retains obligations to Armenia The CSTO retains all obligations to Armenia, the country remains an ally of the organization, Imangali Tasmagambetov says.Armenia officially recognises Palestine's statehood Armenia has officially recognised Palestine as a state, the Armenian Foreign Ministry said in a statement. |
