Dr. Hagop Hovaguimian awarded the title of Armenia National HeroAugust 27, 2020 - 19:03 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - President Armen Sarkissian on Thursday, August 27 signed a decree to award Hagop (Hrayr) Hovaguimian, MD the title of the National Hero of Armenia, the Health Ministry has revealed. Dr. Hovaguimian is receiving the Order of Fatherland for saving many lives, his exclusive role and efforts in the healthcare system and his selflessness, as well as for creating an innovative medical center for complex heart surgeries and educating new specialists. The title of the National Hero is awarded "for outstanding services of national importance to the Republic of Armenia in defense and strengthening of the state system and creation of important national values." 19 individuals have so far received the honors. 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 | Director General of Ucom takes part in recruiting conference Ralph Yirikian participated in the Recruit Days business and networking conference organized by Move2Career. Ameriabank named Best Bank in Armenia for 2024 by Global Finance Ameriabank has been named the Best Bank in Armenia by Global Finance magazine in its 31st annual awards. Armenia to participate in key EU meeting for the first time ever National Assembly speaker Alen Simonyan has said that Armenia will for the first time participate in the Conference. Lavrov rejects Armenia’s “defamation” of Russia, CSTO Lavrov decried the Armenian leaders’ “defamation” of Russian soldiers and border guards deployed in Armenia. |