  RA President expresses condolences to Robert Sahakyants' familySeptember 25, 2009 - 21:40 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Today, RA President Serzh Sargsyan expressed condolences to well known animator and director Robert Sahakyants' family. "I deeply regret the decease of a famous director, RA people's artist Robert Sahakyants. He was the most original representative of modern Armenian culture. The nature of his cartoons is deliberately national; still, they're loved by everyone, regardless of age and nationality.I condole with family, relatives and admirers of Robert Sahakyants. His death is a great loss to Armenian people," RA President noted in his address.   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 |  Related sections 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. |
