Armenian Language and Literature department to open in Nevshehir University, TurkeyAugust 4, 2008 - 15:57 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The Turkish High Certifying Commission granted permission to the university of Nevshehir city to open the Armenian Language and Literature Department after coordinating it with the Turkish Foreign Ministry. The permission was granted at the appeal by professor Metin Hulagu, the dean of the Literature faculty of this university.According to the professor, the establishment of this department will enable to improve bilateral relations and to cover the country's demand in relevant specialists. Taking into consideration the lack of teachers, the Nevshehir University has appealed for assistance to II Mesrob, the ecclesiastical head of the Armenian community in Turkey. He did not exclude the possibility to invite teachers form Armenia. Earlier, professor Metin Hulagu, visited Armenia, where he established relations with teachers of the Yerevan University. Admittance of students to the Armenian Language and Literature Department of the Nevshehir University will begin in 2009 school-year. At present the Armenian language is taught in the Bogazichi Istanbul University. Nevshehir city is located in the central Turkey, where the world-known Kappadokiya tourist centre is situated. The university in Nevhshehir city was established on 17 May 2007, Trend Azeri news agency reports. Top stories Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev arrived in Moscow on April 22 to hold talks with Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin. Authorities said a total of 192 Azerbaijani troops were killed and 511 were wounded during Azerbaijan’s offensive. In 2023, the Azerbaijani government will increase the country’s defense budget by more than 1.1 billion manats ($650 million). The bill, published on Monday, is designed to "eliminate the shortcomings of an unreasonably broad interpretation of the key concept of "compatriot". Partner news | Surveying works underway in Armenia’s Kirants Surveying works are underway in the Armenian village of Kirants in the northern Tavush province. 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. |