  Armenia to celebrate World Tourism DaySeptember 26, 2009 - 14:22 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - On September 28, Yerevan will celebrate World Tourism Day. People who have made their contribution to the sphere will receive awards, RA Economy Ministry's press service reports.The event will be attended by RA Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan who will bestow Government's acknowledgement awards upon the outstanding representatives of the sphere, says the Ministry's release. Economy Minister Nerses Yeristsyan will in turn bestow Ministry's gold medals (released for the first time) and acknowledgement awards upon several tourism industry representatives. The event will also be attended by Ministers, MPs, people working in tourism sphere, as well as representatives of public and private sector, international organization and media. Traditionally celebrated on September 27, World Tourism Day is aimed at raising public awareness of international tourism development.   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. |
