 Cypriot Education Ministry contributes to maintaining identity of ArmeniansMay 18, 2011 - 14:42 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The Cypriot Ministry of Education and Culture supports and contributes to efforts to maintain and develop further the national, cultural and religious identity of Armenians, said Minister of Education and Culture Andreas Demetriou. Demetriou, who was speaking during the opening of a new hall at Narek Armenian school in Nicosia, said that “all three Narek schools in Nicosia, Larnaca and Limassol reflect our country’s multiculturalism and play an important role in maintaining the language, history, tradition of Armenian people and generally the Armenian people’s identity”. The construction of the hall is part of Ministry plans to upgrade school buildings, the Minister added, Famagusta Gazette reported.   Top stories Authorities said a total of 192 Azerbaijani troops were killed and 511 were wounded during Azerbaijan’s offensive. In 2023, the Azerbaijani government will increase the country’s defense budget by more than 1.1 billion manats ($650 million). The bill, published on Monday, is designed to "eliminate the shortcomings of an unreasonably broad interpretation of the key concept of "compatriot". The earthquake caused a temporary blackout, damaged many buildings and closed a number of rural roads.   Partner news |  Latest news 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.Azerbaijan razes historic Armenian church to ground Azerbaijan has demolished the historic Armenian Church of St. John the Baptist (known as Kanach Zham).Russia to begin assessing migrant workers' speaking skills Rosobrnadzor is planning to change the Russian language exam for migrant workers and include an assessment of speaking skills |
