  Armenian community of Malta holds first ever congressAugust 3, 2009 - 11:33 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The Armenian community of Malta held the first ever congress in La Valleta's Hilton hotel on July 31, the community's press office told PanARMENIAN.Net Over 40 Maltese of Armenian descent, MPs and ordinary citizens showed interest in the event. Congratulating addresses from Armenian Minister of Diaspora and Armenian communities of other countries were read out. Vera Boyajian who was elected the chairperson of the community pledged to contribute to development of Armenian culture and traditions and Armenia-Malta relations. A film about Armenian written language shot by young director Hrach Vartanian was screened during 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 Topic 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. |
