Russian Centre of Science and Culture opened in YerevanApril 16, 2009 - 19:36 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Armenian and Russian Foreign Ministers Edward Nalbandian and Sergey Lavrov attended the opening ceremony of the Russian Centre of Science and Culture (RCSC). In his opening speech Russian Foreign Minister emphasized the importance the centre to intensify cultural ties between Armenians and Russians. Armenian FM Edward Nalbandian agreed with his Russian colleague, expressing hope that the centre might become one of the most frequented places in Yerevan. The decision on opening an RCSC was made in 1997. Russian Foreign Centre was operating in Armenia until 2008. 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 | 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. Armenia, Russia discuss life extension of Metsamor nuclear plant Issues regarding the extension of life of the 2nd power unit of the Armenian Nuclear Power Plant were discussed in Yerevan. Armenians stage more campaigns against territorial concessions to Azerbaijan Protesters blocked more roads across Armenia on Friday, April 26 in continuing attempts to scuttle territorial concessions to Azerbaijan. |