French-style agricultural educational complex to open in TavushMay 13, 2022 - 16:58 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - An agricultural educational complex based on a French model will be established in the Armenian province of Tavush. The Ministry of Education, Science, Culture and Sport has submitted for public discussion a draft decision on reorganizing the Tavush Regional State College in the town of Ijevan into the Patrick Devedjian Regional College of Tavush foundation. The center will open its door in September 2022, with specialists trained in France and French lecturers also set be involved in the educational process. The Armenian Fund of France is planning a number of investments, such as training of teaching staff using professional programs, partial replenishment of teaching and technical materials, renovation of the building, introduction of a cafeteria, furnishing of the dorm rooms, renovation of bathrooms, creation of modern laboratories of chemistry, biology and physics and of a farm tools workshop. A gym and student entertainment hall are also in the plans. People interested in the project can submit their proposals and comments on the draft until May 26, the Ministry said. Top stories Yerevan has dismissed Turkey’s demand to shut down the Armenian nuclear power plant as “inappropriate”. Armenia will loan 2.9 billion drams to Nagorno Karabakh (Artsakh), according to a draft government decision. The Ministry of Ecology and Natural Resources of Azerbaijan has “strongly condemned” Armenia’s decision. Kerobyan has said that for the first time in the history of Armenia, the volume of foreign direct investments amounted to about $1 billion. Partner news | European Parliament to discuss repression in Azerbaijan The European Parliament will discuss repression of civil society in Azerbaijan on April 24 PACE 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. |