Capsule with commemorative note laid in Matenadaran new building foundationMay 14, 2009 - 11:31 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The Institute of Ancient Manuscripts, Matenadaran, is celebrating the 50th anniversary in 2009. Today, a capsule with commemorative note was laid in the foundation of Matenadaran new building. The ceremony was attended by Armenian President Serzh Sargsyan, Catholicos of All Armenians Karekin II, Matenadaran director Hrachya Tamrazyan, architect Arthur Meschyan and a number of high raking officials. "The new building will provide a climate for scientific events. The main building will have 6 exposition halls. The façade of the building will remain unchangeable. A small part of the new building will be seen from Mashtots Avenue," architect Arthur Meschyan said. Construction of the new building will be presumably finished by September 11, 2011. 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 | Biden honors resilience of Armenian people on April 24 U.S. President Joe Biden has issued a statement on the 109th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide. Ex-Karabakh leader moved to solitary confinement cell in Baku, his son says David Vardanyan is the son of former Karabakh leader Ruben Vardanyan who who is currently imprisoned in Azerbaijan. Macron says France commemorates 109th anniv. of Armenian genocide Today France commemorates the 109th anniversary of the Armenian genocide of 1915, Macron says. Freedom House concerned by mounting reports of police violence in Armenia Freedom House urged Armenian authorities to investigate this pattern of excessive force and inhumane treatment. |