Armenian President hosts astronomy night with childrenJuly 18, 2018 - 12:01 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - An amateur astronomy night was organized at the premises of the Armenian President’s residence on Tuesday, July 17 for a group of children, including kids with disabilities. Goodricke John NGO of amateur astronomers, which organizes public astronomical observations throughout Armenia, had unveiled the initiative to the President’s office and given consent to organize the gathering in the presidential premises. The event sought to develop amateur astronomy in the country and arouse interest in this branch of science among children. President Armen Sarkissian joined the young astronomers, talked to them and stressed the importance of boosting interest in science among children. 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 | 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. Armenia PM, France envoy discuss regional matters Issues related to the consistent development of Armenia-France cooperation were discussed. Turkey extends military presence in Azerbaijan The Turkish parliament has adopted a bill submitted by Recep Tayyip Erdogan to extend the mandate of Turkish troops. 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 |