RFI to broadcast programs in Armenian during Francophonie weekOctober 8, 2018 - 12:15 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Radio France Internationale, generally referred to by its acronym RFI, will broadcast programs in Armenian within the framework of the Francophonie week. The Armenian capital of Yerevan will host the XVII Francophonie Summit on October 11-12. 24 heads of state, including French President Emmanuel Macron and Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, are expected to arrive in the country to participate in the summit. La Francophonie Ministerial Conference in November 2017 approved "Living together" as the slogan for the organization's summit set be held in Yerevan. Armenian journalist Elena Gabrielian will prepare and introduce the program to the public twice a day from October 7 to 12. Gabrielian will, in particular, provide an insight into the XVII Summit of Francophonie and events taking place on the sidelines of the summit. Top stories Six total incidents have burned 19 old-growth trees. Friday night 8 trees were torched along the beautiful main entrance. The EU does not intend to conduct military exercises with Armenia, Lead Spokesperson for EU Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Peter Stano says. Hikmet Hajiyev has said that there is no place for USAID operation in Azerbaijan any longer. A telephone conversation between Putin and Pashinyan before the CSTO summit is not planned, Peskov says. Partner news | Azerbaijan must respect human rights, Scholz tells Aliyev German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has called for greater respect for human rights in Azerbaijan. Armenia: Defense Ministry warns against involving army in political processes The Ministry’s statement came after a video surfaced online, showing soldiers joining the protests in Tavush. 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. Armenia, Russia discuss life extension of Metsamor nuclear plant Issues regarding the extension of life of the 2nd power unit of the Armenian Nuclear Power Plant were discussed in Yerevan. |