Defense Minister: we’re ready to fight for every inch of Artsakh’s landMay 8, 2014 - 20:14 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Today’s peace is a result of the work, service and fight of the homeland defenders (yerkrapahs), Armenian Defense Minister Seyran Ohanyan told reporters during his visit to Yerablur Military Pantheon on the occasion of Yerkrapah Day, Panorama.am reported. “The Armenian army, which ensures security of the Armenian people, was formed on the basis of Yerkrapah detachments. The Armenian army, with its mobilization resource, Karabakh War veterans (freedom fighters) and Yerkrapah volunteers, is a consolidated structure, which is always ready to defend our homeland. The Armenian army is a guarantor of Artsakh’s security; we all will fight for every inch of its land, should Artsakh’s safety be challenged,” Ohanyan said. Related links: 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 | Up to 10% cashback from GetTransfer with IDBank cards IDBank clients who make their booking on GetTransfer will receive an exclusive cashback. 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. |