Nature Protection Ministry returns AMD 87 mln to state budget in 2012December 27, 2012 - 16:03 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - 3414 entities were under the authority of Nature Protection Ministry in 2012 against 3369 entities in 2011. According to Nature Protection Minister Aram Harutyunyan, due to punitive measures imposed, AMD 87 million was returned to Armenia’s state budget in 2012 against AMD 77,6 million in 2011. The income of 16 organizations working under the Ministry comprised AMD 931,4 million in the reporting period, with 8,5% growth posted against 2011 results. AMD 133,1 million was paid in taxes, the Minister said. Top stories 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. From September 21 to November 11, a total of 2,820 Russians registered at a place of residence in Armenia, the police has said. Partner news | Lemkin Institute petition seeks release of Armenians in Azerbaijan The Lemkin Institute is deeply concerned about the continued illegal detention of political prisoners from Karabakh in Azerbaijan. Pashinyan: Armenia’s desired goal is “on the horizon” Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan has said that Armenia is moving forward “without interruption”. 17 bridges collapse as a result of floods in Armenia As a result of floods in Armenia’s northern Lori and Tavush provinces, 17 bridges, including five large ones, have collapsed. Armenia: Top cleric to retain title as he bids to become interim PM Galstanyan said earlier that the interim government would be tasked with stopping the “destruction of our homeland”. |