  Benjamin Markarian’s Study on Galaxies granted UNESCO certificate December 19, 2011 - 16:05 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - A world-renowned Armenian astronomer Benjamin Markarian’s Study on Galaxies was included in UNESCO’s Memory of the World International Register. On December 19, the Deputy Foreign Minister Ashot Hovakimian handed the UESCO certificate over to Byurakan Astrophysical Observatory director Hayk Harutyunyan. As the Armenian official noted at certificate granting ceremony, UNESCO’s Register, including 239 articles from 100 countries worldwide, aims to prevent elimination of valuable archives and libraries. “Benjamin Markarian’s Study found its place among the archives of Chinese Emperors, League of Nations, works of Copernicus, Bach and Beethoven,” Hovakimian said. The application for Benjamin Markarian’s Study’s enlistment in UNESCO’s International Register was jointly prepared by Byurakan Astrophysical Observatory and Armenian National Commission for UNESCO to be submitted to UNESCO Headquarters in 2010.   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. |
