Armenian peacekeepers to participate in multinational maneuvers in GermanyAugust 15, 2012 - 15:58 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - On August 15, 116 Armenian peacekeepers departed for Germany to participate in multinational military drills in the framework of Kosovo Force program. Armenian delegation will leave for Germany August 28 to monitor the course of the exercises. The maneuvers will bring together army units from the U.S., Bulgaria, Romania, Ukraine and Slovenia. The program aims to enhance peacekeeping capacities and cooperation between participant-countries’ armed forces. 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 | European Parliament to discuss repression in Azerbaijan The European Parliament will discuss repression of civil society in Azerbaijan on April 24 PACE wants concessions from Azerbaijan to accept Baku back A PACE co-rapporteur said that Azerbaijani authorities must make certain concessions so that the country can return to PACE. Cyprus parliament honors Armenian genocide victims Acting House President Zacharias Koulias noted that April 24 marks the “black anniversary” of the Armenian genocide. Armenia PM, France envoy discuss regional matters Issues related to the consistent development of Armenia-France cooperation were discussed. |