  Eduardo Eurnekian named National Hero of Armenia September 21, 2017 - 16:53 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Argentine-Armenian businessman Eduardo Eurnekian has been awarded the title of the National Hero of Armenia. The decision was announced at an awards ceremony on the 26th anniversary of Armenia's independence at the presidential palace. Eurnekian is the second richest person in Argentina and one of the wealthiest in the entire South America. He has received the highest awards in Armenia for his activities. In 2012 he was awarded the Business for Peace award in Oslo, Norway.   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. |
