 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. Partner news  Top stories Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin hosted a meeting of the organizing committee of the Armenian Genocide 100th anniversary events. Earlier, ArmRosgasprom CJSC addressed Armenia’s Public Services Regulatory Commission with an offer to reconsider natural gas price. Armenian defense ministry’s spokesman described the maneuvers as ordinary exercises conducted several times a year. Participants will learn basic skills in protecting IT systems and data as well as how to investigate computer-facilitated crimes.   Partner news |  Latest news North Korea missile launch series enters third day  “North Korea again launched a short-range projectile that appears to be a KN-02 missile,” said a ministry official.Lavrov: opposition must attend Syria conference without preconditions The Russian FM also reiterated that Iran must be among nations invited to the conference that Russia and the U.S. are trying to organize.2 killed, 20 injured in Turkey hot-air balloon crash One ascending balloon was torn open as it hit the basket of another, and then plunged to Earth, witnesses said.New Cuban envoy presents copies of credentials to Deputy Foreign Minister At the meeting, the parties focused on the prospects of bilateral relations, and cooperation in the framework of international organizations. |
