  Gegharkunik vice Governor quits, joins demand for Pashinyan's resignation March 1, 2021 - 18:39 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Deputy Governor of Gegharkunik province Henrik Muradyan has resigned to join the demand of Armenia's top military brass for Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan's resignation. "The unpromising policy pursued by the authorities of the Republic of Armenia led to the regime throwing down the gauntlet to the Armenian Armed Forces," Muradyan wrote in his resignation letter Monday, March 1. The former deputy Governor said he supports the General Staff. Armenia is facing a serious political crisis after the General Staff of the country's army Pashinyan's resignation. The PM, however, claimed he had already dismissed the chief of the Army General Staff and accused the military of a "coup attempt".   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 |  Latest news European Parliament to discuss repression in Azerbaijan  The European Parliament will discuss repression of civil society in Azerbaijan on April 24PACE 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. |
