 Peace Corps volunteers to work on two projects in Armenia August 7, 2012 - 15:09 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - On August 7, U.S. Chargé d'Affaires to the Republic of Armenia Bruce Donahue swore in 42 new Peace Corps volunteers who will depart for communities across Armenia to serve for two years as English teachers and community and youth developers. The ceremony also celebrated the completion of an 11-week training that included intensive Armenian language study. In his opening speech Bruce Donahue addressed the participants, saying, “You must acknowledge the importance of your mission, as in some respect all of you serve as U.S. envoys to Armenia.” Peace Corps Country Director for Armenia David Lillie, in turn, wished the volunteers success in implementation of their missions.   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 U.S. welcomes efforts to define Armenia-Azerbaijan border  The United States welcomes efforts to define the border between Armenia and Azerbaijan, says Vedant Patel.Biden honors resilience of Armenian people on April 24 U.S. President Joe Biden has issued a statement on the 109th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide.Macron says France commemorates 109th anniv. of Armenian genocide Today France commemorates the 109th anniversary of the Armenian genocide of 1915, Macron says.CSTO recognizes Armenia’s sovereign right to withdraw Tasmagambetov has said that if Armenia decides to leave the organization, “it will be the sovereign right of Armenia.” |
