Dr. Hagop Hovaguimian awarded the title of Armenia National HeroAugust 27, 2020 - 19:03 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - President Armen Sarkissian on Thursday, August 27 signed a decree to award Hagop (Hrayr) Hovaguimian, MD the title of the National Hero of Armenia, the Health Ministry has revealed. Dr. Hovaguimian is receiving the Order of Fatherland for saving many lives, his exclusive role and efforts in the healthcare system and his selflessness, as well as for creating an innovative medical center for complex heart surgeries and educating new specialists. The title of the National Hero is awarded "for outstanding services of national importance to the Republic of Armenia in defense and strengthening of the state system and creation of important national values." 19 individuals have so far received the honors. 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 | Czech-Armenian military cooperation discussed in Yerevan A delegation led by the Director General for the Industrial Cooperation Division of the Ministry of Defence of the Czech Republic visited Armenia. U.S. welcomes efforts to define Armenia-Azerbaijan border The United States welcomes efforts to define the border between Armenia and Azerbaijan, says Vedant Patel. Biden honors resilience of Armenian people on April 24 U.S. President Joe Biden has issued a statement on the 109th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide. Macron says France commemorates 109th anniv. of Armenian genocide Today France commemorates the 109th anniversary of the Armenian genocide of 1915, Macron says. |