  Syrian Armenians to get 10% of Hayastan Fund phoneathon proceeds October 22, 2012 - 21:41 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Hayastan All Armenian Fund has announced that 10% of the sum raised in the November 15-18 annual phoneathon will be allocated for the outreach of Syrian Armenians who’ve found refuge in their homeland. The statement came from the Fund’s French branch. Earlier, as suggested by Armenian President Serzh Sargsyan, the Fund’s board of trustees resolved to open bank accounts to collect sums to be spent in assistance to Syrian Armenians.   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 |  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. |
