  Israeli consul to Caucasus arrives in ArmeniaAugust 23, 2012 - 19:37 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Israeli consul to the Caucasus has arrived in Yerevan on the occasion of 20th anniversary of Armenia’s Jewish community. “The visit isn’t linked to consular activity. Israel’s Minister of Information and Diaspora and other officials will also arrive in Yerevan on an official visit to mark the Jewish community’s 20th anniversary in Armenia,” Ron Schechter told a news conference. On Augsut 24, 4.30 pm local time, Yerevan will host a ceremony dedicated to 20th anniversary of Armenia’s Jewish community. A protocol on cultural events will further be signed. On Aug. 26 the Jewish delegation will depart for Georgia.   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 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.Armenia PM, France envoy discuss regional matters Issues related to the consistent development of Armenia-France cooperation were discussed.Azerbaijan razes historic Armenian church to ground Azerbaijan has demolished the historic Armenian Church of St. John the Baptist (known as Kanach Zham).Turkey extends military presence in Azerbaijan The Turkish parliament has adopted a bill submitted by Recep Tayyip Erdogan to extend the mandate of Turkish troops. |
