Armenian President hosts astronomy night with childrenJuly 18, 2018 - 12:01 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - An amateur astronomy night was organized at the premises of the Armenian President’s residence on Tuesday, July 17 for a group of children, including kids with disabilities. Goodricke John NGO of amateur astronomers, which organizes public astronomical observations throughout Armenia, had unveiled the initiative to the President’s office and given consent to organize the gathering in the presidential premises. The event sought to develop amateur astronomy in the country and arouse interest in this branch of science among children. President Armen Sarkissian joined the young astronomers, talked to them and stressed the importance of boosting interest in science among children. 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 | Russia clarifying reports on Baku’s alleged arms supply to Ukraine Russia says is carefully working to verify reports about alleged arms supplies from Azerbaijan to Ukraine Russia warns Armenia against “falling into West’s trap” Zakharova maintained, however, that anything that will benefit the people of Armenia can only be welcomed. CSTO: Armenia has not participated in secretariat’s work recently Recently Armenia has not participated in the work of the secretariat of the CSTO, Imangali Tasmagambetov said. Meeting with U.S., EU not against third parties, says Armenia The meeting scheduled for April 5 is dedicated to strengthening of the Armenia-EU-US cooperation, Yerevan added. |