Armenian government solves Trchkan waterfall problemNovember 3, 2011 - 11:50 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - At November 3 sitting, Armenian government finally solved the problem of Trchkan waterfall, which will henceforth enjoy special protection regime. According to Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan, the issue, which is in focus of non-governmental organizations and ecologists, should have found a solution. He also noted that the government’s decision is aimed at preventing the use of the waterfall for other purposes. As Trchkan waterfall is included in Armenia’s natural monuments list, the law "On Specially Protected Natural Areas" bans any kind of activity that threatens its existence. Armenia’s Nature Protection Minister Aram Harutyunyan stated that the construction of small hydropower plant will not endanger the waterfall. During the October 20 session Minister Harutyunyan suggested Robshin company stop the construction for 10 days and develop proposals that will secure Trchkan’s protection. 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 | Armenian delegation participating in NATO PA session The delegation is headed by Andranik Kocharyan, the chairman of the standing committee on defense and security matters. Schengen visa cost won’t change for Armenia – diplomat The increase in the cost of a Schengen visa will not apply to citizens of Armenia, a Foreign Ministry spokesperson has said. Yeremyan Projects opens state-of-the-art dairy production plant Yeremyan Projects officially launched the Yeremyan Products state-of-the-art milk processing plant in Yerevan on May 24. Azerbaijan's defense spending set to increase by 11% Azerbaijan's spending on defense and national security will increase by 11%, according to a fresh bill. |