Mane and Narek announced most popular baby names in 2010January 31, 2011 - 16:50 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Mane and Narek were announced the most popular baby names in 2010, according to the head of Census and Demography Department at RA National Statistical Service. As Ms. Karine Kuyumjyan told a news conference in Yerevan, “in 2010, 923 baby girls were named Mane, with names like Milena, Ani, Anahit, Elen, Nare among the most popular.” 1139 new-born boys were named Narek, with David, Gor, Eric and Arman as the most popular. In all, 23 800 boys and 20 900 girls were born in Armenia 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 | Titus, Bilirakis lead legislation to sanction Azerbaijani war criminals Representatives Dina Titus (D-NV) and Gus Bilirakis (R-FL) have introduced the bipartisan legislation. Azerbaijan must respect human rights, Scholz tells Aliyev German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has called for greater respect for human rights in Azerbaijan. Scholz hopes Armenia-Azerbaijan peace treaty will be signed this year German Chancellor Olaf Scholz hopes that a peace treaty between Armenia and Azerbaijan will be signed this year. Ucom equips four bus stops in Ijevan with free Wi-Fi Ucom now provides free Wi-Fi coverage in smart bus stops in four communities of Ijevan. |