Russian envoy: embassy to prompt Armenians’ return to homelandOctober 9, 2012 - 16:21 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The Russian embassy in Armenia is making its best effort to cause Armenians to return to their homeland, the Russian Ambassador to Armenia said. Summing up the results of the first Armenian-Russian scientific tourism expedition, Vladislav Kovalenko expressed hope for the event to promote closer ties between the two countries, also attracting the interest of Russian Armenians who’ve never been to their native land. The first Armenian-Russian scientific tourism expedition was organized under the aegis of the Economy Ministry and Russian Embassy. The expedition route covered the cities of Yerevan, Gyumri, Dilijan, Sevan, Goris, Kapan, Meghri, Oshakan and Etchmiadzin. The event was held on September 30 through October 9. Top stories David Vardanyan is the son of former Karabakh leader Ruben Vardanyan who who is currently imprisoned in Azerbaijan. Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan has met with Stephan Schütz, Executive Partner at Gerkan, Marg and Partners. 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. Partner news | Armenia calls for prohibiting threats of attacks on nuclear facilities Armenia has raised the need for a treaty prohibiting attacks on nuclear facilities devoted to peaceful purposes. Armenia says ready to extend nuclear plant’s lifetime by 10 years Armenia has taken necessary measures to extend the lifetime of its nuclear power plant until 2036. Ameriabank's Trade Finance portfolio enriched with four prestigious awards from EBRD and IFC Ameriabank received the awards from international financial institutions in recognition of its trade finance operations. Armenian Economy Minister to make trip to UAE May 20-22 A delegation led by Minister of Economy Gevorg Papoyan will travel to the UAE capital of Abu Dhabi on May 20-22 |