President posthumously awards fallen soldiersMay 28, 2016 - 16:49 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - On the occasion of the Republic Day on Saturday, May 28, President Serzh Sargsyan posthumously awarded the soldiers who fell throughout 2016 while defending the country. “Our heroic soldiers fell for their beloved ones, for all of us, for Armenia, for the peaceful existence of the Armenian nation,” Sargsyan said. “Even now, they are doing a greater job than some of those that are physically present. Dear awardees, for us, you are the same heroes as those of Sardarapat, Bash-Aparan, Gharakilisa. One hundred years later, young generations will remember you just as we remember those who fell almost one hundred years ago. Read also: Armenia’s independence generation is master of our state: President 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 | Russia to begin assessing migrant workers' speaking skills Rosobrnadzor is planning to change the Russian language exam for migrant workers and include an assessment of speaking skills Armenian, Saudi Foreign Minister meet in Riyadh The two commended the positive dynamics of the development of political dialogue between Armenia and Saudi Arabia Pashinyan: Azerbaijan’s proximity shouldn’t worry border residents At the same time, he said that he “does not guarantee [the security of villagers] one hundred percent”. U.S. doesn’t see Russia as contributing to peace in Caucasus Patel made the remarks when asked about the implications of Russia’s withdrawal of peacekeepers from Karabakh. |