Armenian community to dispute Hungary’s decision on Safarov caseNovember 1, 2012 - 21:25 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - RA Diaspora Minister Hranush Hakobyan met with the delegation of Hungary’s Armenian community headed by the community leader Sevan Sargsian. Minister Hakobyan welcomed the steps the community took following the Azerbaijani axe-killer Ramil Safarov’s transfer to Baku. The community representatives noted their intention to dispute Hungarian government’s decision on Safarov extradition, proving that the latter runs counter to the country’s legislation. Sevan Sargsian noted Hungarian authorities’ reluctance to discuss the Azeri murderer’s case following the transfer, thus causing serious problems for the Armenian community, whenever it tries to raise the issue. Armenian Genocide 100th anniversary programs were further discussed. 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. |