  Diaspora Ministry to publish book on Armenians in 19th century Baku  July 6, 2011 - 14:56 AMTPanARMENIAN.Net - Armenian Ministry of Diaspora jointly with Armenian National Academy of Sciences has published “Armenians in Baku in the Second Half of 19th Century” book. As Diaspora Minister Hranush Hakobyan told a news conference in Yerevan, the book testifies to the key role Armenians played in the development of Baku. The book is currently being translated into English and Russian. “I hope that upon publication, we’ll be able to circulate the book abroad,” the Minister noted, characterizing the book as an adequate response to continuing Azeri disinformation.  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. |
