  Number of Armenian language lessons increased in Georgia’s Armenian schools March 28, 2011 - 16:21 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Armenian Minister of Education and Science Armen Ashotyan was in Tbilisi on March 23-27 on the invitation of his Georgian counterpart Dmitry Shashkin and South-Caucasian office of Konrad Adenauer Foundation. The two Ministers reached an agreement on increasing the number of Armenian language lessons in Georgia’s Armenian schools. Besides, the parties agreed that Armenian specialists will participate in translation of textbooks from Georgian into Armenian, while teachers of Armenian language in Georgia’s schools will be henceforth trained in Armenia. The Ministers also signed a memorandum on allocation of 10 scholarships for students from the two countries.   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. |
