This year's Yerevan Half Marathon slated for October 15 September 18, 2017 - 16:46 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - This year's Yerevan Half Marathon, slated for October 15, promises to be the best and largest running event in Armenia. The marathon is open for everyone, with participants of all ages encouraged to choose the from the 21km, 10km, 5km or 1km running distances. According to the YHM's Facebook event, 10km and 21km runners are invited to a pool-side arishta party on October 14. "Join us for a day of fun, entertainment, great music, excellent people and perfect organization. Run with your colleagues, promote teamwork and healthy lifestyle, and venture to win one of the corporate team awards," the organizers say.   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. |
