  April 23 - International Book and Copyright DayApril 23, 2009 - 14:19 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - UNESCO announced April 23 as the International Book and Copyright Day. On RA Ministry of Culture initiative, Armenia celebrates this day by organizing various nationwide events such as a "Book Vernisage" on territories adjacent to Aram Khachaturyan's statue and discussions in National Library.Tonight, Yerevan Chamber Orchestra, as well as Berd, Zvarthnots and Nane dance groups and Arevik children's ensemble will feature a joint concert entitled "Ode to the Book". The concert will take place in Aram Khachaturyan concert hall (conductor: Haroutyun Topalyan). Armenian pop singers Arsen Grigoryan, Shoushan Petrosyan, David Amalyan and many others will also participate in the event.   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 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. |
