Major part of suicides is committed by unemployed and pensioners in ArmeniaJanuary 31, 2011 - 18:56 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Head of Census and Demography Department at the RA National Statistical Service Karine Kuyumjyan said that major part of suicides and attempted suicides is committed in Armenia by unemployed and people, who depend on social welfares. “57.3% of recorded suicides and attempted suicides in 2010 were committed by unemployed, while 17.7% - by pensioners,” Kuyumjyan told a press conference in Yerevan. 592 cases of suicides (225 cases) and attempted suicides (367 cases) were recorded in 2010 that is 18.9% higher compared to 2009 (498 cases). Kuyumjyan said that 28,000 people died in 2010 that is 1.6% higher compared to 2009. According to her, the birth rate exceeded that of mortality by 1.6 times in 2010. 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 | Ameriabank's Trade Finance portfolio enriched with four prestigious awards from EBRD and IFC Ameriabank received the awards from international financial institutions in recognition of its trade finance operations. Armenian Economy Minister to make trip to UAE May 20-22 A delegation led by Minister of Economy Gevorg Papoyan will travel to the UAE capital of Abu Dhabi on May 20-22 Armenia Security Council chief traveling to Qatar Secretary of the Security Council of Armenia Armen Grigoryan will travel on a working visit to Qatar. Pillars installed in Armenian border village of Kirants In the Armenian village of Kirants, three border markers have been installed, and border guards stand next to them. |