  Russian envoy: embassy to prompt Armenians’ return to homeland October 9, 2012 - 16:21 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The Russian embassy in Armenia is making its best effort to cause Armenians to return to their homeland, the Russian Ambassador to Armenia said. Summing up the results of the first Armenian-Russian scientific tourism expedition, Vladislav Kovalenko expressed hope for the event to promote closer ties between the two countries, also attracting the interest of Russian Armenians who’ve never been to their native land. The first Armenian-Russian scientific tourism expedition was organized under the aegis of the Economy Ministry and Russian Embassy. The expedition route covered the cities of Yerevan, Gyumri, Dilijan, Sevan, Goris, Kapan, Meghri, Oshakan and Etchmiadzin. The event was held on September 30 through October 9.   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 European Parliament to discuss repression in Azerbaijan  The European Parliament will discuss repression of civil society in Azerbaijan on April 24PACE 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. |
