A total of 16,371 students have been relocated from military bases in Artsakh, with 5,185 of them now residing in Yerevan. This was announced by the headmaster of the military institute administration during a press conference on October 31. The event was attended by Araxia Svajyan, the Minister of Education, Science, Culture, and Sports.

During the conference, Svajyan revealed that 126 teachers have applied for positions, and 52 of them have already been hired. The spokesperson also unveiled salary increases for teachers in marz centers, with an additional 30% raise. Moreover, teachers in schools located in Tatul, Ijevan, November, and Berd communities, as well as Vardenis and Chambarak communities in Gegharkunik province, will receive an extra 50,000 drams.

In addition to this, the spokesperson for labor and social affairs, Anna Jamakochyan, shared details of the new conditions for the social support program valued at 40+10 thousand drams. The updated program will be effective from November onwards, with one important provision: individuals employed through state programs will not qualify for this support.

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