Armenian Genocide Museum plans 30 exhibits worldwideOctober 27, 2011 - 15:11 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - On the threshold of Genocide 100th anniversary, Armenian Genocide Museum plans organization of 30 exhibits, commemorating the victims of 1915 massacres, in different countries worldwide. As Museum director Hayk Demoyan told a news conference in Yerevan, each of the exhibits will feature a certain Genocide-related episode. “As agreed with Paris Mayor during his visit to Yerevan, the French capital will host one of the exhibit series in 2011; Russia will be hosting the event in 2012, with Lebanon and U.S.-hosted exhibits planned,” he noted. “With photo and video materials selected, organization issues are the only ones on agenda,” Mr. Demoyan concluded. 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 | European Parliament to discuss repression in Azerbaijan The European Parliament will discuss repression of civil society in Azerbaijan on April 24 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. 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. |