  Armenian Relief Foundation allocated $ 500 thousand for educational programsSeptember 24, 2009 - 01:04 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - For 2008-09 academic year, Armenian Relief Foundation's (ARF) central department has allocated over $ 500 thousand for the development of educational system in Armenia and beyond its borders."ARF has this year allocated Yeremyan scholarship to 19 students from Armenia, NKR and Diaspora, making total investments in the amount of USD 11.400," said ARF Central Department Head Mayta Melkonyan. Next year too, foundation will continue its assistance programs in the sphere of education. Armenian Relief Foundation also funds "Sose" kindergartens in NKR as well as "Best Student" and "Orphan Education" projects.   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 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. |
